Ann Dermatol.  2010 Aug;22(3):262-268. 10.5021/ad.2010.22.3.262.

Comparison of Marketed Cosmetic Products Constituents with the Antigens Included in Cosmetic-related Patch Test

• Cheong SH
• Choi YW
• Myung KB
• Choi HY

• KMID: 2265358
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2010.22.3.262

Abstract

BACKGROUND
Currently, cosmetic series (Chemotechnique Diagnostics, Sweden) is the most widely used cosmetic-related patch test in Korea. However, no studies have been conducted on how accurately it reflects the constituents of the cosmetics in Korea.
OBJECTIVE
We surveyed the constituents of various cosmetics and compare with the cosmetic series, to investigate whether it is accurate in determining allergic contact dermatitis caused by cosmetics sold in Korea.
METHODS
Cosmetics were classified into 11 categories and the survey was conducted on the constituents of 55 cosmetics, with 5 cosmetics in each category. The surveyed constituents were classified by chemical function and compared with the antigens of cosmetic series.
RESULTS
155 constituents were found in 55 cosmetics, and 74 (47.7%) of constituents were included as antigen. Among them, only 20 constituents (27.0%) were included in cosmetic series. A significant number of constituents, such as fragrance, vehicle and surfactant were not included. Only 41.7% of antigens in cosmetic series were found to be in the cosmetics sampled.
CONCLUSION
The constituents not included in the patch test but possess antigenicity are widely used in cosmetics. Therefore, the patch test should be modified to reflect ingredients in the marketed products that may stimulate allergies.

Keyword

Allergic contact dermatitis; Cosmetic products; Cosmetics; Ingredients; Patch test

MeSH Terms

Cosmetics
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
Hypersensitivity
Korea
Patch Tests
Cosmetics

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