Abstract
Sunscreen reactions are said not to be uncommon. A population referred to a patch testing clinic was evaluated for reactions to sunscreen by questionnaire initially and then, if relevant, by patch testing to sunscreen products and their components. Irritant reactions were more common than allergic contact dermatitis. Allergic reactions to sunscreens were less common than to non-sunscreen chemicals present in sunscreen products.
MeSH terms
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Australia / epidemiology
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Data Collection
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Dermatitis, Irritant / diagnosis
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Dermatitis, Irritant / epidemiology*
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Dermatitis, Irritant / etiology*
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Dermatitis, Photoallergic / diagnosis
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Dermatitis, Photoallergic / epidemiology*
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Dermatitis, Photoallergic / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Patch Tests
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Prevalence
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Prospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Skin Neoplasms / prevention & control
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Sunscreening Agents / adverse effects*
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Surveys and Questionnaires