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April 2020 in “Dermatitis” This study found that 9% of tested patients had positive patch test reactions linked to hair care products, with most reactions clinically relevant and commonly involving allergens like p-phenylenediamine.
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December 2020 in “Dermatitis” This study identifies important differences in allergens found in hair products marketed for ethnic hair compared to nonethnic hair, with fragrances being the most common allergen in ethnic products.
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July 2022 in “PubMed” This study identified the most common allergens in hair products linked to scalp allergic contact dermatitis, with hair dyes, shampoos, and conditioners primarily associated with the condition.
May 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Results are not reported in this source. The abstract does not provide a summary or findings from the Australasian Journal of Dermatology regarding contact dermatitis.
October 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that "clean" shampoos are less likely to contain allergenic preservatives compared to traditional shampoos, but both types use fragrance equally, which can be irritating or allergenic.