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Para‐chloro‐meta‐xylenol allergic contact dermatitis in seven individuals
Author(s) -
Storrs Frances J.
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.tb05384.x
Subject(s) - vaseline , sensitization , allergic contact dermatitis , contact dermatitis , allergy , medicine , dermatology , patch test , hand dermatitis , immunology , wound healing
Seven individuals are discussed who developed allergic contact dermatitis following sensitization to the antibacterial agent parachlorometaxylenol (chloroxylenol, PCMX) contained in either medicated Vaseline or in electro‐cardiogram paste. The hazard of PCMX sensitization is great in that this chemical is present in over 30 “across the counter” products. PCMX sensitive people may cross‐react to chlorocresol.