Allergic contact dermatitis from sunscreen preparations complicating photodermatitis.

G Thompson; H Maibach; J Epstein

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Allergic contact dermatitis from sunscreen preparations complicating photodermatitis.

G Thompson·H Maibach·J Epstein

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Two men with known histories of photosensitivity had apparent exacerbations of their dermatoses. Patch-testing showed the presence of allergic contact sensitivity to the sunscreens that they were using. The clinical distribution patterns of adverse reactions to sunscreens naturally simulate sun-induced reactions, thus providing clinical problems that require evaluation by both patch and photo-patch tests. These findings emphasize that allergic contact or photo-contact dermatitis from sunscreens that are used for prophylaxis of photodermatitis can actually complicate or aggravate the preexisting state of photodermatitis for which the sunscreens are prescribed.

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Aminobenzoates Benzophenones Dermatitis, Contact Drug Eruptions Humans Male Middle Aged Photosensitivity Disorders Sunscreening Agents Case Reports Journal Article

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G Thompson, H Maibach, J Epstein. 1977. Allergic contact dermatitis from sunscreen preparations complicating photodermatitis.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/143242/

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