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Patch testing with perfume ingredients
Author(s) -
Fisher A. A.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1975.tb05359.x
Subject(s) - patch testing , allergic contact dermatitis , dermatology , contact dermatitis , cosmetics , allergen , patch test , irritant contact dermatitis , allergy , medicine , chemistry , organic chemistry , immunology
From the large number of substances used in perfumes it is difficult and tedious to identify the allergen in a specific case of dermatitis. Many substances are both irritants and sensitizers. Based on personal experience, a list has been prepared of potential sensitizers, their concentrations and diluents suitable for patch testing.