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Contact dermatitis to yellow iron oxide.

C Zugerman

    Contact Dermatitis
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Yellow iron oxide, a common cosmetic dye, caused eyelid dermatitis in a patient. This case highlights yellow iron oxide as a potential allergen in cosmetics like mascara, previously undescribed in contact dermatitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Cosmetic Science
    • Allergology

    Background:

    • Contact dermatitis is a common skin reaction.
    • Cosmetic ingredients are frequent causes of allergic contact dermatitis.
    • Yellow iron oxide is a widely used cosmetic dye, also known as limonite or yellow ochre.

    Observation:

    • A 43-year-old non-atopic female presented with eyelid dermatitis.
    • Epicutaneous patch testing was performed.
    • The patient was found to be allergic to yellow iron oxide in her mascara.

    Findings:

    • Yellow iron oxide, a common cosmetic dye, has not been previously reported as a cause of contact dermatitis.
    • This case identifies yellow iron oxide as a novel allergen responsible for eyelid dermatitis.
    • The study discusses mascara formulation and the classification of natural iron oxides.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider yellow iron oxide as a potential allergen in patients with eyelid dermatitis and cosmetic use.
    • Cosmetic manufacturers should be aware of the allergenic potential of yellow iron oxide.
    • Further research into the allergenic properties of iron oxides in cosmetics is warranted.

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