Open AccessMethyl Paraben May Increase Risk of Pruritus in African Americans Whereas Triclosan Is Inversely Associated With Pruritus and Eczema
Author(s) -
S. Kim,
Kathryn A. Carson,
Anna L. Chien
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2162-5220
pISSN - 1710-3568
DOI - 10.1097/der.0000000000000495
Subject(s) - triclosan , paraben , medicine , confidence interval , odds ratio , rash , quartile , dermatology , national health and nutrition examination survey , population , preservative , environmental health , food science , chemistry , pathology
Phenols and parabens (P&Ps) are commonly found in skin care products. However, P&Ps' role in pruritus and eczema has not been studied.