Korean J Dermatol.  1997 Apr;35(2):374-378.

A Case of Allergic Contact Cheilitis from Propyl Gallate

• Lee JH
• Yoon DH
• Lee JY
• Kim HO

Abstract

Propyl gallste and other gallic acid esters are used as antioxidants in lipsticks, lip balms and salves, cosmetic creams and lotions, bakery products, edible fats and other pharmaceutical and industrial products. Propyl gallate is used widely but allergic contact dermatits from propyl gallate is rare. A 44-year-old female patient had pruritic multiple tiny erythematous papules and vesicles on the margin of her lip for a week. We found that the causative material of the allergic contact cheilitis was propyl gallate. We proved it with a patch test, provocation use test and quantitative and qualitative analysis of the lipstick. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of lipstick allergic contact cheilitis from propyl gallate in Korean literature.

Keyword

Allergic contact cheilitis; Lipstick; Propyl gallate

MeSH Terms

Adult
Antioxidants
Cheilitis*
Esters
Fats
Female
Gallic Acid
Humans
Lip
Ointments
Patch Tests
Propyl Gallate*
Antioxidants
Esters
Fats
Gallic Acid
Ointments
Propyl Gallate