A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to Lanolin / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 620-623, 1999.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Lanolin is a complex material consisting of a mixture of numerous esters and polyesters of high-moleculer-weight alcohols and fatty acids, Lanolin allergy is important because lanolin is widely used as an emulsifier in topical medicaments and in numerous cosmetic preparations. We report a case of allergic contact dermatitis in a 27-year-old female. An erythematous pruritic rash develgood around the eyelid developed after applying a new eye cream and was aggravated after applying Cambison ophthalmic ointment. Patch testing showed positive reactions to Cambison ophthalmic ointment, 30% wool alcohol, Amerchol L101 and Nivea cream. A use test with 100% Cambison ophthalmic ointment base was positive
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Main subject:
Polyesters
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Wool
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Patch Tests
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
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Alcohols
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Esters
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Exanthema
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Eyelids
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Fatty Acids
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Hypersensitivity
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
1999
Type:
Article
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