title: Allergic contact dermatitis to triethanolamine in a child.
abstract: Triethanolamine is used as an emulsifier in many cosmetics and in topical medications, yet the occurrence of contact dermatitis to cosmetics containing triethanolamine is rare in childhood. Our case highlights how young age should not be a deterrent to investigation and demonstrates the importance of patch testing with selected allergens.
authors.affiliation: Allergological and Occupational Dermatology Unit, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Milanesi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
authors.forename: Samantha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Berti
authors.affiliation: Allergological and Occupational Dermatology Unit, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gola
mesh_terms: D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D004983:Ethanolamines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests
chemical_list: D004983:Ethanolamines; C009546:triethanolamine