Allergic contact dermatitis to panthenol and cocamidopropyl PG dimonium chloride phosphate in a facial hydrating lotion

Contact Dermatitis. 2006 Dec;55(6):369-70. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2006.00943.x.

Abstract

Dexpanthenol is the alcohol corresponding to pantothenic acid (the water-soluble vitamin B(5)). Although it is a common ingredient in many pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, contact allergy is relatively uncommon. Cocamidopropyl PG dimonium chloride phosphate is a phospholipid complex derived from pure coconut oil, and contact allergy is rare. We report a case of allergic contact dermatitis to panthenol and cocamidopropyl PG dimonium chloride phosphate in a facial hydrating lotion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Allergens / administration & dosage
  • Allergens / adverse effects*
  • Coconut Oil
  • Cosmetics / administration & dosage
  • Cosmetics / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Facial Dermatoses / chemically induced
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pantothenic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Pantothenic Acid / adverse effects
  • Pantothenic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
  • Patch Tests
  • Plant Oils / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Cosmetics
  • Plant Oils
  • Pantothenic Acid
  • dexpanthenol
  • Coconut Oil