High rate of sensitization to Kathon CG, detected by patch tests in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis,

Abstract Background: Kathon CG, a combination of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, is widely used as preservative in cosmetics, as well in household cleaning products, industrial products such as paints and glues. It has emerged as an important sensitizing agent in allergic con...

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Main Authors: Eliane Aparecida Silva, Marcia Regina Miras Bosco, Rejane Rojas Lozano, Ana Carla Pereira Latini, Vânia Nieto Brito de Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2020-07-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962020000200194&tlng=en