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Allergic contact dermatitis to hydrolyzed wheat protein in a cosmetic cream
Author(s) -
Hann Samantha,
Hughes Meirion,
Stone Natalie
Publication year - 2007
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.1600-0536.2007.00977.x
Subject(s) - allergic contact dermatitis , hydrolysis , allergy , allergen , contact dermatitis , contact allergy , hydrolyzed protein , dermatology , patch testing , food science , medicine , chemistry , immunology , organic chemistry
Hydrolyzed wheat protein is used as an additive in several cosmetic products. We present a case of contact allergy to hydrolyzed wheat protein found in a cosmetic cream and highlight this additive is a potential allergen.