Relevance and avoidance of skin-care product allergens: pearls and pitfalls

Patch testing can be particularly rewarding when skin-care product allergens are identified. Careful determination of relevance, followed by careful education regarding allergen avoidance, can result in dramatic clinical improvement. Several common clinical scenarios are reviewed with a focus on pra...

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Published inDermatologic clinics Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 329
Main Authors Nelson, Steven A, Yiannias, James A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2009
Subjects
Allergens - adverse effects
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - adverse effects
Cosmetics - adverse effects
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - etiology
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - prevention & control
Dermatology - methods
Fixatives - adverse effects
Formaldehyde - adverse effects
Humans
Metals - adverse effects
Patch Tests - methods
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Perfume - adverse effects
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical - adverse effects
Skin Care - instrumentation
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Summary:Patch testing can be particularly rewarding when skin-care product allergens are identified. Careful determination of relevance, followed by careful education regarding allergen avoidance, can result in dramatic clinical improvement. Several common clinical scenarios are reviewed with a focus on pragmatic solutions to heighten positive patient outcomes.
ISSN:1558-0520
DOI:10.1016/j.det.2009.05.009