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Contact-Allergic Reactions to Cosmetics
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-02-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Contact-allergic reactions to cosmetics may be delayed-type reactions such as allergic and photo-allergic contact dermatitis, and more exceptionally also immediate-type reactions, that is, contact urticaria.
Fragrances and preservative agents are the most important contact allergens, but reactions also occur to category-specific products such as hair dyes and other hair-care products, nail cosmetics, sunscreens, as well as to antioxidants, vehicles, emulsifiers, and, in fact, any possible cosmetic ingredient.
Patch and prick testing to detect the respective culprits remains the golden standard for diagnosis, although additional tests might be useful as well.
Once the specific allergens are identified, the patients should be informed of which products can be safely used in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Goossens, An. 2011. Contact-Allergic Reactions to Cosmetics. Journal of Allergy،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Goossens, An. Contact-Allergic Reactions to Cosmetics. Journal of Allergy No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Goossens, An. Contact-Allergic Reactions to Cosmetics. Journal of Allergy. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473783