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Extensive allergic contact dermatitis to dexpanthenol with distant facial and symmetrical intertriginous involvement: An unusual clinical presentation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Dexpanthenol, a derivative of panthothenic acid, is a common agent in wound-healing ointments, cosmetics and moisturising lotions due to its anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. 1 Its potential to cause allergic contact reactions is rare and is therefore often overlooked.

Source: Contact Dermatitis

DOI: 10.1111/cod.14693

Authors: Elisabeth Victoria Goessinger, Tamara Merkel, Sibylla Chantraine, Karin Hartmann

Institutions: University of Basel, University Hospital of Basel

Language: English

Topic: Contact Dermatitis and Allergies

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,920