PubMed · 1986 · 37 citations · 0 references
MedicineDermatologyImmunologyAllergyHypersensitivityPhotodermatologyAllergic Skin DiseasesAtopic DermatitisContact DermatitisSkin CareSkin IrritationUltraviolet Radiation ProtectionCutaneous Photoallergic ReactionsCutaneous PhotosensitivityCutaneous Phototoxic ReactionsPhotoallergic DermatitisPhotosensitive DermatosesPhotosensitivity ReactionsSunscreen ReactionsUvb Hypersensitivity
Dibenzoylmethanes are widely used in Europe in UVA-absorbing sunscreens. We found that 2 of these, 4-isopropyl-dibenzoylmethane and 4-tert.butyl-4'-methoxy-dibenzoylmethane caused allergic or photoallergic contact dermatitis. This is the first report on allergic and photoallergic reactions caused by dibenzoylmethanes.