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    Glossary Contact Allergens

    substances causing skin reactions upon direct contact

    Contact allergens are substances that can cause an allergic reaction when they come into direct contact with the skin. This reaction, known as allergic contact dermatitis, occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies these substances as harmful, leading to symptoms like redness, itching, and inflammation. Common contact allergens include nickel, fragrances, and certain preservatives found in cosmetics and personal care products.

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    1. Patch testing and contact allergen avoidance in patients with lichen planopilaris and/or frontal fibrosing alopecia: A cohort study Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2020 · 35 citations
    2. Common contact allergens implicated in frontal fibrosing alopecia found in over-the-counter hair growth serums and solutions International Journal of Women’s Dermatology · 2024 · 3 citations
    3. Association of frontal fibrosing alopecia and contact allergens in everyday skincare products in Hispanic females: a case-control study Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia · 2021 · 2 citations
    4. Contact sensitization to hair care allergens in scalp seborrheic dermatitis: associations with disease severity and microbiota profiles Frontiers in Allergy · 2026
    5. 53607 Common Contact Allergens Implicated in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Found in Over-the-Counter Hair Growth Serums and Solutions Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2024
    6. Common Allergens Identified Based on Patch Test Results in Patients with Suspected Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp Skin appendage disorders · 2016 · 16 citations
    7. Table 1_Contact sensitization to hair care allergens in scalp seborrheic dermatitis: associations with disease severity and microbiota profiles.docx Figshare · 2026
    8. Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp Associated With Scalp Applied Products: A Systematic Review of Topical Allergens. PubMed · 2022 · 5 citations
    9. Allergic Contact Dermatitis Associated With Men’s Personal Care Products: A Review of Allergens Dermatitis · 2024
    10. Allergic contact dermatitis from dyes in wigs following diphencyprone treatment Contact dermatitis · 2004 · 8 citations
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