Follicular contact dermatitis due to polyoxyethylene laurylether.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Polyoxyethylene laurylether, an addition polymer of lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide, is used as an emulsifier in cosmetics. We report a case of follicular contact dermatitis after the use of polyoxyethylene laurylether that was contained in a cosmetic. A patch test with polyoxyethylene laurylether 1% petrolatum showed a follicular papular reaction. A use test for polyoxyethylene laurylether 1% petrolatum also produced follicular papules at 7 days.
Medical subject headings
- Cosmetics
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
- Polyethylene Glycols
- Sclerosing Solutions