Prevalence of potential contact allergens in best-selling baby cleansers

Pediatr Dermatol. 2024 May-Jun;41(3):468-471. doi: 10.1111/pde.15570. Epub 2024 Feb 27.

Abstract

Many baby cleansers are promoted as hypoallergic products; however, these claims are not typically validated. This study assessed the 50 best-selling baby cleansers from online retailer Amazon for potential allergens. We found that the presence of most marketing claims, including "hypoallergenic" or "allergy-tested," did not correlate with the number of potential allergens in a cleanser. Furthermore, the total number of marketing claims of a cleanser was positively correlated with the number of allergens, highlighting the discordance between marketing claims and allergen content in baby cleansers.

Keywords: allergens; allergic contact dermatitis; atopic dermatitis; baby cleansers; infant.

MeSH terms

  • Allergens* / adverse effects
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Detergents / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Care / methods
  • Prevalence