[Photoallergic eczema caused by musk ambrette].

Abstract

This study reports a photoallergic contact dermatitis to musk ambrette in two male patients. Musk ambrette is a widely used perfume ingredient, but it is also included in food and drugs. Both patients reacted in the long ultraviolet light (UV-A) to musk ambrette and to the after shave lotions containing musk ambrette. The histopathologic finding in the photopatch test site revealed acute spongiotic dermatitis.

• Authors: A Galosi, G Plewig
• Journal: Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete (Hautarzt) Vol. 33 Issue 11 Pg. 589-94 (Nov 1982) ISSN: 0017-8470 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Photoallergisches Ekzem durch Ambrette Moschus.
• PMID: 7152903 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Perfume

Topics

• Adult
• Chemical Phenomena
• Chemistry
• Dermatitis, Contact (etiology, pathology)
• Humans
• Male
• Patch Tests
• Perfume (adverse effects)
• Photosensitivity Disorders (chemically induced)