Photocontact allergy to 6-methylcoumarin

A proprietary sunscreen‐induced photosensitivity reactions in a small number of users. Laboratory study revealed that the reactions were of the photoallergic type and were due to the presence of a synthetic fragrance, 6‐methylcoumarin. By photomaximization testing 6‐meihyicoumarin was found to be a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Contact dermatitis 1978-05, Vol.4 (5), p.277-282
Hauptverfasser:	Kaidbey, Kays H., Kligman, Albert M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	6-methylcoumarin Adult Female Fragrance material Humans Male photocontact allergy Photosensitivity Disorders - chemically induced Photosensitivity Disorders - pathology Sunscreening Agents - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	A proprietary sunscreen‐induced photosensitivity reactions in a small number of users. Laboratory study revealed that the reactions were of the photoallergic type and were due to the presence of a synthetic fragrance, 6‐methylcoumarin. By photomaximization testing 6‐meihyicoumarin was found to be a potent photocontact allergen.
ISSN:	0105-1873 1600-0536
DOI:	10.1111/j.1600-0536.1978.tb04558.x