Korean J Dermatol.  1999 May;37(5):620-623.

A Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis due to Lanolin

• Shin NL
• Kim YJ
• Kim HJ
• Kim YS
• Cho SY
• Hahm JH

Abstract

Lanolin is a complex material consisting of a mixture of numerous esters and polyesters of high-moleculer-weight alcohols and fatty acids, Lanolin allergy is important because lanolin is widely used as an emulsifier in topical medicaments and in numerous cosmetic preparations. We report a case of allergic contact dermatitis in a 27-year-old female. An erythematous pruritic rash develgood around the eyelid developed after applying a new eye cream and was aggravated after applying Cambison ophthalmic ointment. Patch testing showed positive reactions to Cambison ophthalmic ointment, 30% wool alcohol, Amerchol L101 and Nivea cream. A use test with 100% Cambison ophthalmic ointment base was positive

Keyword

Allergic contact dermatitis; Lanolin

MeSH Terms

Adult
Alcohols
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact*
Esters
Exanthema
Eyelids
Fatty Acids
Female
Humans
Hypersensitivity
Lanolin*
Patch Tests
Polyesters
Wool
Alcohols
Esters
Fatty Acids
Lanolin
Polyesters