Patterns of Cosmetic Contact Allergy

Risk factors and common contact allergens in facial allergic contact dermatitis patients

“…ACD, allergic contact dermatitis; ICD, irritant contact dermatitis 35 years represented the group at highest risk for facial ACD. Previous studies have described this population as that most affected by cosmetic sensitivity, 16,19 and the present study provides statistical data to support this. This age group likes to try out new products and is easily persuaded to do so by advertising.…”

Trace detection of hormones and sulfonamides in viscous cosmetic products by neutral desorption extractive electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry

“…These illicit additives bring serious risk to human health 2. For instance, the long‐term exposure to hormones in cosmetics could result in metabolic disorders and/or occurrence of cancer 3, 4. Overdosage of antibiotics can weaken the immunity system and even lead to death due to its hypersusceptibility 5.…”

Patch testing with own cosmetics—a prospective study of testing and reporting of adverse effects to the Swedish Medical Products Agency

“…In our group, the majority (50%) of single allergens were related to perfume compounds. It has been estimated that between 1% and 4% of the general population is allergic to fragrances (14), and, in dermatitis patients seen by dermatologists, a prevalence of contact allergy to fragrances of between 5.0% and 12.6% has been reported (15). Second to fragrances, preservatives are the most common cosmetic allergens (16).…”