Photoallergic contact dermatitis to men's perfumes

Gregory J. Raugi, Frances J. Storrs, Walter G. Larsen

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Abstract

Three patients with photosensitive eruptions related to the use of different men's perfumes were evaluated. We found that they were photoallergic to musk ambrette, an inexpensive, readily available synthetic perfume ingredient. Studies of cross‐reactivity with other perfumed colognes and after‐shave lotions suggest that musk ambrette is present in clinically significant concentration in large numbers of other cosmetic products.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)251-260
Number of pages10
JournalCONTACT DERMATITIS
Volume5
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1979

Keywords

  • Contact dermatitis
  • musk ambrette
  • perfumes
  • photosensitivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Dermatology

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