Acute allergic contact dermatitis from diazolidinyl urea (Germall II) in a hair gel

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1985 Jul;13(1):116-9. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(85)70153-3.

Abstract

Diazolidinyl urea (Germall II) is a preservative recently used in cosmetics. It is effective against most contaminating microorganisms, especially Pseudomonas. We report the first case of an acute allergic contact dermatitis from diazolidinyl urea that was contained in a hair gel.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*
  • Hair Preparations / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pharmaceutic Aids / adverse effects*
  • Preservatives, Pharmaceutical / adverse effects*
  • Skin Tests
  • Urea / adverse effects
  • Urea / analogs & derivatives*

Substances

  • Hair Preparations
  • Pharmaceutic Aids
  • Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
  • Urea
  • diazolidinylurea