Contact sensitization to external agents

The following review describes contact sensitization to topically applied medications--especially topical dermatological agents--and to external agents in the broadest sense. Particularly skin care products constitute a special source for sensitization due to their widespread use. Especially fragran...

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Published in:Hautarzt 2003-04, Vol.54 (4), p.331
Main Authors: Erdmann, S M, Merk, H-F
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Administration, Topical
Anesthetics, Local - adverse effects
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - adverse effects
Anti-Inflammatory Agents - adverse effects
Antifungal Agents - adverse effects
Antirheumatic Agents - adverse effects
Antiviral Agents - adverse effects
Cosmetics - adverse effects
Deodorants - adverse effects
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - etiology
Dermatologic Agents - adverse effects
Glucocorticoids
Humans
Multicenter Studies as Topic
Ointment Bases - adverse effects
Perfume - adverse effects
Powders - adverse effects
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical - adverse effects
Skin Tests
Thimerosal - adverse effects
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Summary:The following review describes contact sensitization to topically applied medications--especially topical dermatological agents--and to external agents in the broadest sense. Particularly skin care products constitute a special source for sensitization due to their widespread use. Especially fragrances and preservatives in cosmetics play an important global role in eliciting contact allergies. Because of the extremely broad spectrum covered by the active and adjuvant ingredients contained in external agents, the following discussion focuses on specific substance groups.
ISSN:0017-8470
1432-1173
DOI:10.1007/s00105-003-0517-2