Allergic contact dermatitis from ethylhexyl salicylate and other salicylates.
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from salicylates present in topical products is uncommon. Most publications about ACD from salicylates are case reports describing only a few patients. Cross-reactivity between salicylates is not commonly reported. This article describes allergic contact dermatitis from ethylhexyl salicylate used as an ultraviolet filter and fragrance compound and reviews the published literature on contact allergy to salicylates.
Department of Dermatology and Allergy Centre, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. charlotte.moertz@ouh.regionsyddanmark.dk
Charlotte Gotthard
CG
Mortz
Henrik
H
Thormann
An
A
Goossens
Klaus Ejner
KE
Andersen
D000287:Administration, Topical; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D010476:Perfume / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012459:Salicylates / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013473:Sunscreening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010476:Perfume; D012459:Salicylates; D013473:Sunscreening Agents; C103422:2-ethylhexyl salicylate