Evaluation of the frequency of contact allergic reactions to Kathon CG in the Maastricht area--1987-1990.

Abstract

In the period 1987-1990, 999 patients suspected of a contact allergy were patch-tested with Kathon CG 100 ppm active ingredients aq. Of these patients, 84 (8.4%) showed a positive reaction (70% females). In 62% of these cases clinical relevance was established. Most of them suffered from contact dermatitis of the face, the hands or the perianal region.

• Authors: G P Lucker, R F Hulsmans, A M van der Kley, W J van de Staak
• Journal: Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) (Dermatology) Vol. 184 Issue 2 Pg. 90-3 ( 1992) ISSN: 1018-8665 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 1498386 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cosmetics
• Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
• Thiazoles
• Kathon 886

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Cosmetics (adverse effects)
• Dermatitis, Contact (diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
• Facial Dermatoses (diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
• Female
• Hand Dermatoses (diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Netherlands (epidemiology)
• Patch Tests
• Preservatives, Pharmaceutical (adverse effects)
• Prevalence
• Pruritus Ani (diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
• Thiazoles (adverse effects)