title: Contact dermatitis caused by arbutin contained in skin-whitening cosmetics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Medical University, 160-0023 Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Takafumi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Numata
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Medical University, 160-0023 Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Rie
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tobita
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Medical University, 160-0023 Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Ryoji
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tsuboi
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Medical University, 160-0023 Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Yukari
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Okubo
mesh_terms: D001104:Arbutin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D062327:Skin Lightening Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D062327:Skin Lightening Preparations; D001104:Arbutin
keywords: allergic contact dermatitis; case report; cosmetics; patch test