Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservative in Baby and Cosmetic Products

Bebek ve Çocuklara Yönelik Kozmetik Ürünlerin Güvenliliği

“…Özellikle formaldehite duyarlı yenidoğanlarda, bu düzeyde formaldehit salınımının dermatit gelişimine neden olduğunu bildiren raporların yanı sıra, kuarterniyum-15'in formaldehite kıyasla daha yüksek oranda duyarlılık reaksiyonları ile ilişkinlendirildiği bildirilmektedir. Özellikle de 5 yaş altı çocuklarda maruziyete bağlı aşırı duyarlılık reaksiyonlarının daha fazla olduğu rapor edilmiştir [43].…”

Therapists' consensus on an infant massage programme for high-risk infants from resource constrained contexts: a delphi study

“…Although there are clear benefits of using this oil it "may not be easily accessible" and "may be costly" for this population in their resource-constrained context. It must also be noted that certain cosmetic products and baby creams such as Vaseline and Johnsons baby products are also sensitising agents as they contain formaldehyde and may contribute to allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and so should be avoided when conducting infant massage 63 .…”

Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis

“…It is listed by the U.S. Environ mental Protection Agency (EPA) as a "probable carcinogen," [ 165 ] and is prohibited in Sweden and Japan for use in cosmetics. It is an irritant as well as a top contact allergen for both adults and children, with increasing rates of sensitization [ 19,166 ] .…”

“…Sources ( including formaldehyde releasing preservatives ) [ 18,165,166,172,173 ] Allergen of the Year : N/A Degree of Relevance : High (in children as well) [ 18,166,182 ] Classic Presentation : Hand dermatitis [ 173 ] and eyelid dermatitis [ 182 ] , as well as other presentations related to the site of contact with the product containing the allergen. For example, in textile dermatitis, regions where clothing rubs against the skin, i.e.…”