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Contact sensitization to benzoyl peroxide
Author(s) -
Leyden James J.,
Kligman Albert M.
Publication year - 1977
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.1600-0536.1977.tb03674.x
Subject(s) - benzoyl peroxide , sensitization , benzoic acid , peroxide , patch test , allergic contact dermatitis , chemistry , contact dermatitis , dermatology , medicine , allergy , immunology , organic chemistry , monomer , polymer
Four formulations of benzoyl peroxide, two 5 % and two 10 % gels, were assayed for contact sensitizing capability by the human maximization test. Seventy‐six per cent became sensitized. Sensitized subjects reacted to all four formulations. Benzoic acid and related compounds failed to elicit an allergic reaction.