Allergic contact cheilitis from benzophenone-3 in lip balm and fragrance/flavorings

Sarah E. Schram, Lynn A. Glesne, Erin M. Warshaw

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Abstract

Benzophenones are the most frequent cause of sunscreen allergy. Photoallergic and nonphotoallergic reactions may occur. We present a patient with allergic contact dermatitis of the lips from benzophenone-3 in a lip balm and fragrance/flavorings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)221-224
Number of pages4
JournalDermatitis
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes

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