Contact dermatitis to yellow iron oxide.

Abstract

After epicutaneous patch testing, a 43-year-old non-atopic white female with eyelid dermatitis was found to be allergic to yellow iron oxide used as a dye in her mascara. Yellow iron oxide, also known as limonite or yellow ochre, is a common cosmetic dye which has not previously been described as a source of contact dermatitis. Formulation of mascara as well as classification of naturally occurring iron oxides are discussed.

• Authors: C Zugerman
• Journal: Contact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 13 Issue 2 Pg. 107-9 (Aug 1985) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
• PMID: 4064645 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Coloring Agents
• Cosmetics
• Ferric Compounds
• ferric hydroxide
• Iron

Topics

• Adult
• Coloring Agents (adverse effects)
• Cosmetics (adverse effects)
• Dermatitis, Contact (diagnosis, etiology)
• Female
• Ferric Compounds (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Iron (adverse effects)
• Patch Tests