Allergic contact dermatitis caused by panthenol in a child

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by panthenol: a rare but relevant sensitizer

“…The reported cases of contact dermatitis caused by panthenol and its derivatives also concern d ‐panthenyl ethyl ether (ethyl panthenol, INCI: panthenyl ethyl ether, CAS no. 667‐83‐4) in a hair lotion , whereas the panthenol cases were attributed to several products [see (8) for a review of the literature before 1995], such as Bepanthen ® , facial wipes , moisturizers , and sunscreens . There has also been one case of contact urticaria caused by panthenol in a hair conditioner .…”

“…It is a common ingredient in pharmaceutical products, for example in topical treatments for rhinitis, conjunctivitis, sunburn, and wounds, mainly because of its anti‐inflammatory and wound‐healing properties. Moreover, it is used in cosmetics, such as hair lotions, sunscreens, nail polish, and make‐up, for its moisturizing and conditioning properties .…”

Cosmetic Habits and Cosmetic Contact Dermatitis in Children

“…Examples of allergenic culprits reported in children are argan oil [32], propolis and carnauba wax from lip balm and chewable vitamins [33], fructooligosaccharide [34], and panthenol (a vitamin B derivative) [35].…”

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by dexpanthenol—Probably a frequent allergen

“…81‐13‐0) is the alcohol analogue of panthothenic acid, known as vitamin B5. It is essential for the cellular biosynthesis of coenzyme A, which has a role in conveying acetyl groups to the Krebs cycle in order to generate energy . Only the d ‐stereoisomer, d ‐panthenol, is biologically active .…”