Allergic contact dermatitis from octisalate and cis-3-hexenyl salicylate.

Abstract

A 62-year-old woman developed allergic contact dermatitis from sunscreens containing octisalate (octyl salicylate, 2-ethylhexyl salicylate) and from a fragrance containing cis-3-hexenyl salicylate. Results of patch testing and provocative use testing confirmed that she was allergic to octisalate. Provocative use testing indicated that she was also allergic to cis-3-hexenyl salicylate.

• Authors: Daniel W Shaw
• Journal: Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug (Dermatitis) Vol. 17 Issue 3 Pg. 152-5 (Sep 2006) ISSN: 1710-3568 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16956469 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Perfume
• Salicylates
• Sunscreening Agents
• 2-ethylhexyl salicylate
• 3-hexenyl salicylate

Topics

• Administration, Cutaneous
• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Patch Tests
• Perfume (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Salicylates (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Sunscreening Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects)