Allergic contact dermatitis from ethylhexyl salicylate and other salicylates

Charlotte Gotthard Mortz; Henrik Thormann; An Goossens; Klaus Ejner Andersen

Allergic contact dermatitis from ethylhexyl salicylate and other salicylates

Dermatitis. 2010 Mar-Apr;21(2):E7-10.

Authors

Charlotte Gotthard Mortz¹, Henrik Thormann, An Goossens, Klaus Ejner Andersen

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology and Allergy Centre, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. charlotte.moertz@ouh.regionsyddanmark.dk

PMID: 20233542

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from salicylates present in topical products is uncommon. Most publications about ACD from salicylates are case reports describing only a few patients. Cross-reactivity between salicylates is not commonly reported. This article describes allergic contact dermatitis from ethylhexyl salicylate used as an ultraviolet filter and fragrance compound and reviews the published literature on contact allergy to salicylates.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Administration, Topical
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
Drug Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
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