Allergic contact dermatitis from octisalate and cis-3-hexenyl salicylate

Dermatitis. 2006 Sep;17(3):152-5. doi: 10.2310/6620.2006.05046.

Abstract

A 62-year-old woman developed allergic contact dermatitis from sunscreens containing octisalate (octyl salicylate, 2-ethylhexyl salicylate) and from a fragrance containing cis-3-hexenyl salicylate. Results of patch testing and provocative use testing confirmed that she was allergic to octisalate. Provocative use testing indicated that she was also allergic to cis-3-hexenyl salicylate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Patch Tests
  • Perfume / administration & dosage
  • Perfume / adverse effects*
  • Salicylates / administration & dosage
  • Salicylates / adverse effects*
  • Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage
  • Sunscreening Agents / adverse effects

Substances

  • Perfume
  • Salicylates
  • Sunscreening Agents
  • 2-ethylhexyl salicylate
  • 3-hexenyl salicylate