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Allergic contact dermatitis from eosin.

R R Tomb1

  • 1Clinique Dermatologique, Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France.

Contact Dermatitis
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Eosin sensitivity, once common, reappeared in 4 patients due to topical bacteriostatic preparations. Patch tests confirmed eosin allergy, likely caused by an impurity, not eosin itself.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Historically, eosin sensitivity and lipstick cheilitis were prevalent before 1960.
  • Eosin, a dye, was a common ingredient in cosmetics and topical preparations.

Observation:

  • Four patients presenting in 1988-1989 exhibited symptoms suggestive of eosin sensitivity.
  • These patients had used topical bacteriostatic preparations prior to symptom onset.

Findings:

  • All four patients demonstrated positive patch tests to eosin.
  • The clinical presentation and patch test results suggest sensitization to an impurity within the eosin used in topical preparations, rather than eosin itself.

Implications:

  • Re-emergence of eosin sensitivity highlights the importance of product purity in topical formulations.

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  • Identifying impurities as allergens is crucial for preventing adverse reactions and improving cosmetic and dermatological safety.