Crystal deodorant dermatitis: irritant dermatitis to alum-containing deodorant

H Gallego; E J Lewis; C E Crutchfield 3rd

Crystal deodorant dermatitis: irritant dermatitis to alum-containing deodorant

Cutis. 1999 Jul;64(1):65-6.

Authors

H Gallego¹, E J Lewis, C E Crutchfield 3rd

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455-0392, USA.

PMID: 10431678

Abstract

Two patients developed an irritant dermatitis of the axillae shortly after using an over-the-counter "natural deodorant crystal" product containing alum. We discuss this previously unreported, untoward reaction to alum, an ancient agent with newfound popularity as an alternative health product.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Alum Compounds / adverse effects*
Axilla
Deodorants / adverse effects*
Dermatitis, Irritant / etiology*
Exanthema / chemically induced
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Nonprescription Drugs / adverse effects

Substances

Alum Compounds
Deodorants
Nonprescription Drugs
aluminum sulfate