List of contact allergens
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Many substances can cause an allergic reaction when in contact with the human integumentary system.
| Allergen | Source | Cross reacts with | Clinical presentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) | Found within cocamidopropyl betaine in liquid soaps and shampoos | Eyelid dermatitis | |
| Latex[nb 1] | Avocado Banana Chestnut Kiwi Passion fruit Peach Mango Pineapple Fig Cantaloupe Apple Papaya Ethylene-ripened fruits | ||
| Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) | Black hair dye Color developer Scuba gear Henna[nb 2] | Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) Azo dyes Sulfonamides Sulfonylureas Thiazides Ester anesthetics | |
| Glyceryl monothioglycolate | Permanent hair waving solutions | ||
| Toluenesulfonamide formaldehyde (Toluidine) | Nail polish | Eyelid dermatitis |
Footnotes
- ↑ Risk factors for reaction to latex include spina bifida, female gender, repeated urinary catheterization, repeated fecal impaction.
- ↑ Paraphenylenediamine may be added to henna but is not found in pure henna.
See also
- List of inclusion bodies that aid in diagnosis of cutaneous conditions
- List of cutaneous conditions
- List of genes mutated in cutaneous conditions
- List of target antigens in pemphigus
- List of specialized glands within the human integumentary system