A study of the relationship between susceptibility to skin stinging and skin irritation

• Published in: Contact dermatitis Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 185
• Main Authors: Basketter, D A, Griffiths, H A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.10.1993
• Subjects: Erythema - pathology; Female; Humans; Irritants - adverse effects; Lactates - adverse effects; Lactic Acid; Male; Pain Threshold; Paresthesia - chemically induced; Patch Tests; Skin - immunology; Skin - pathology; Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate - adverse effects

In an evaluation of the safety of new chemicals, of products containing them, or of novel formulations of existing chemicals which may come into contact with the skin, it is important to incorporate an assessment of specially susceptible sub-populations. Such a group is represented by those who are...