First case of contact dermatitis caused by C12-13 alkyl malate used in a skin care product for acne

Contact Dermatitis. 2019 Dec;81(6):465-466. doi: 10.1111/cod.13369. Epub 2019 Aug 22.

Authors

Adeline Prost¹, Camille Leleu¹, Maud Jordan¹, Justine Pasteur², Evelyne Collet¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, CHU Dijon, Dijon, France.
² Department of Dermatology, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France.

PMID: 31373000
DOI: 10.1111/cod.13369

No abstract available

Keywords: C12-13 alkyl malate; allergic contact dermatitis; cosmetic.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
Adult
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Malates / adverse effects*
Skin Cream / adverse effects*

Substances

Dermatologic Agents
Malates