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oxybenzone and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

oxybenzone has been researched along with Allergic Contact Dermatitis in 10 studies

oxybenzone : A hydroxybenzophenone that is benzophenone which is substituted at the 2- and 4-positions of one of the benzene rings by hydroxy and methoxy groups respectively.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Oxybenzone is an active ingredient found in sunscreen products that absorbs a broad spectrum of ultraviolet (UV) light, with absorbance peaking in the UVB region and extending into the UVA region."2.44Rates of allergic sensitization and irritation to oxybenzone-containing sunscreen products: a quantitative meta-analysis of 64 exaggerated use studies. ( Agin, PP; Hermansky, SJ; McCarthy, TJ; Ruble, K, 2008)
"Octocrylene's ability to cause contact allergy is probably attributable to its reactivity towards lysine."1.37Clinical and experimental studies of octocrylene's allergenic potency. ( Börje, A; Goossens, A; Karlsson, I; Mårtensson, J; Vanden Broecke, K, 2011)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (40.00)18.2507
2000's5 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (10.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Agin, PP1
Ruble, K1
Hermansky, SJ1
McCarthy, TJ1
Karlsson, I1
Vanden Broecke, K1
Mårtensson, J1
Goossens, A1
Börje, A1
Landers, M1
Law, S1
Storrs, FJ1
Kiec-Swierczynska, M1
Krecisz, B1
Swierczynska-Machura, D1
Schram, SE1
Glesne, LA1
Warshaw, EM1
Pons-Guiraud, A1
Jeanmougin, M1
Horn, HM1
Humphreys, F1
Aldridge, RD1
Journe, F1
Marguery, MC1
Rakotondrazafy, J1
El Sayed, F1
Bazex, J1
Yesudian, PD1
King, CM1
Fisher, AA1

Reviews

1 review available for oxybenzone and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Rates of allergic sensitization and irritation to oxybenzone-containing sunscreen products: a quantitative meta-analysis of 64 exaggerated use studies.
    Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2008, Volume: 24, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Benzophenones; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact;

2008

Other Studies

9 other studies available for oxybenzone and Allergic Contact Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Clinical and experimental studies of octocrylene's allergenic potency.
    Contact dermatitis, 2011, Volume: 64, Issue:6

    Topics: Acrylates; Adult; Aged; Animals; Benzophenones; Child; Child, Preschool; Dermatitis, Allergic Contac

2011
Contact urticaria, allergic contact dermatitis, and photoallergic contact dermatitis from oxybenzone.
    American journal of contact dermatitis : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, 2003, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Allergens; Benzophenones; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Dermatitis, Photoallergic; Diagnosis, Differ

2003
Photoallergic and allergic reaction to 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone (sunscreen) and allergy to cetyl alcohol in cosmetic cream.
    Contact dermatitis, 2005, Volume: 53, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Benzophenones; Cosmetics; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Fatty Alcohols; Female; Humans; Sunsc

2005
Allergic contact cheilitis from benzophenone-3 in lip balm and fragrance/flavorings.
    Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug, 2007, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Allergens; Benzophenones; Cheilitis; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Flavoring Agents; Humans; Lip; Ma

2007
[Contact allergy and photoallergy to sunscreening creams].
    Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie, 1993, Volume: 120, Issue:10

    Topics: Benzophenones; Cosmetics; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Facial Dermatoses; Female; Humans; Male; Pat

1993
Contact dermatitis and prolonged photosensitivity induced by ketoprofen and associated with sensitivity to benzophenone-3.
    Contact dermatitis, 1998, Volume: 38, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Benzophenones; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Female;

1998
Sunscreen sensitization: a 5-year study.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 1999, Volume: 79, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Allergens; Benzoates; Benzophenones; Chalcones; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Dermatitis, Pho

1999
Severe contact urticaria and anaphylaxis from benzophenone-3(2-hydroxy 4-methoxy benzophenone).
    Contact dermatitis, 2002, Volume: 46, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Allergens; Anaphylaxis; Benzophenones; Cosmetics; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Female; Human

2002
Sunscreen dermatitis: Part III--The benzophenones.
    Cutis, 1992, Volume: 50, Issue:5

    Topics: Benzophenones; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Dermatitis, Photoallergic; Drug Eruptions; Humans; Suns

1992