title: Isothiazolinones: sensitizers not to miss in children.
abstract: Isothiazolinone is known to be a sensitizer and a frequent cause of contact dermatitis in adults. Cases of contact dermatitis have also recently been reported in children. Derivatives of isothiazolinone, such as methylisothiazolinone (MI) and methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), are commonly used in the care products of babies and children. This allergen should not be missed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Sandrine
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Quenan
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Piletta
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Anne-Marie
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Calza
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D013844:Thiazoles / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D013844:Thiazoles; C011506:2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; C011421:5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one