Allergic contact dermatitis to white petrolatum

J Dermatol. 2004 May;31(5):428-30. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00698.x.

Abstract

White petrolatum is known for its nonsensitizing and nonirritating properties. Only a few cases of allergic contact dermatitis to white petrolatum have been reported. Although it is a rare event, the finding of contact sensitization to white petrolatum raises the potential problem of its usage of common topical agents or vehicles for patch testing. We herein report a case of allergic contact dermatitis to white petrolatum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eyelid Diseases / chemically induced
  • Eyelid Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Eyelid Diseases / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ointment Bases / adverse effects*
  • Patch Tests
  • Petrolatum / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Ointment Bases
  • Petrolatum