Alcohol dermatitis: allergic contact dermatitis and contact urticaria syndrome. A review

Contact Dermatitis. 1994 Jan;30(1):1-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1994.tb00719.x.

Abstract

In spite of not knowing the numbers of people exposed and obviously incomplete reporting, the known mechanisms of alcohol cutaneous intolerance and the literature classified according to mechanisms are listed. Testing techniques for delayed- and immediate-types are proposed.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Alcohols / adverse effects*
  • Aldehydes / adverse effects
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / immunology
  • Ethanol / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Syndrome
  • Urticaria / chemically induced*
  • Urticaria / immunology

Substances

  • Alcohols
  • Aldehydes
  • Ethanol