Contact dermatitis from cetostearyl alcohol

Australas J Dermatol. 1997 Nov;38(4):220-1. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1997.tb01705.x.

Abstract

Emulsifiers are an uncommon cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Five cases of allergic contact dermatitis to cetostearyl alcohol are presented. In all five cases, multiple positive reactions to other allergens were present, usually topical corticosteroid creams.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / chemically induced*
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fatty Alcohols / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Patch Tests

Substances

  • Fatty Alcohols
  • cetostearyl alcohol