Immediate contact allergy from hydrolyzed wheat in a cosmetic cream

Allergy. 2000 Mar;55(3):294-6. doi: 10.1034/j.1398-9995.2000.00516.x.

Abstract

Immediate contact allergy to cosmetics seems to be rare, since only a few case reports on it have been published. We report on a case of IgE-mediated allergic contact urticaria caused by hydrolyzed wheat in a body cream.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Allergens / adverse effects*
  • Cosmetics / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / immunology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrolysis
  • Immunoglobulin E / analysis
  • Intradermal Tests
  • Triticum / adverse effects*
  • Urticaria / diagnosis
  • Urticaria / etiology*
  • Urticaria / immunology

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Cosmetics
  • Immunoglobulin E