Abstract
The use of cosmetics and toiletries is a practice that extends worldwide and reaches virtually everyone. Even though most cosmetics and toiletries are safe for most consumers, a significant minority of people experience adverse reactions, including contact urticaria, an immediate-type hypersensitivity skin reaction from exposure to a triggering ingredient. This article reviews the pathophysiology and different clinical manifestations of contact urticaria and its association with cosmetics and toiletries. Copyright Cosmetic Dermatology 2010.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 339-346 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Cosmetic Dermatology |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Jun 2008 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Surgery
- Dermatology