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Allergic contact dermatitis to hydroxydecyl ubiquinone: a newly described contact allergen in cosmetics.

Authors :
Fleming, J. D.
White, J. M. L.
White, I. R.
Source :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873). Apr2008, Vol. 58 Issue 4, p245-245. 1p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article discusses the occurrence of a newly described contact allergen in cosmetics, also an allergic contact dermatitis to hydroxydecyl ubiquinone. It is suggested that the chemical is from the quinone family promoted commercially as a synthetic analogue of Coenzyme Q-10. Also included is a case of a 50-year old woman who developed a facial rash after using Prevage.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01051873
Volume :
58
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31308926
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01264.x