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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. 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
    5. Contact sensitization to hair care allergens in scalp seborrheic dermatitis: associations with disease severity and microbiota profiles Frontiers in Allergy · 2026
    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
    11. Contact allergy to essential oils cannot always be predicted from allergy to fragrance markers in the baseline series Contact Dermatitis · 2016 · 23 citations
    12. Eczémas de contact atypiques ou sévères à l’huile essentielle de cannelle Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie · 2013
    13. New allergens for the 21st century Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2005
    14. Contact Dermatitis Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2023
    15. Allergens and Irritants WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks · 2001
    16. Contact Dermatitis Due to Hair Care Products: A Comprehensive Review 2024
    17. Contact Dermatitis Associated With Nail Care Products: Retrospective Analysis of North American Contact Dermatitis Group Data, 2001–2016 Dermatitis · 2020 · 33 citations
    18. Pustular allergic contact dermatitis caused by fragrances Contact dermatitis · 2015 · 19 citations
    19. Contact dermatitis to phenol‐formaldehyde resin in two plywood factory workers Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · 15 citations
    20. Practical contact dermatitis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1996 · 15 citations
    21. Tangled Truths: Unraveling the Link Between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Cutis · 2024
    22. Response Letter to “Contact Dermatitis Associated with Alopecia and Hyperpigmentation” Pediatric Dermatology · 2017
    23. Positive lymphocyte transformation test in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp after short-term use of topical minoxidil solution Contact Dermatitis · 2005 · 38 citations
    24. Analysis of Patch Testing for Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Adults Versus Geriatrics: A 7-Year Retrospective Analysis of 342 Positive Patch Test Cases Indian Journal of Dermatology · 2026
    25. Comparison of the formulation and allergenic potential of “clean” and traditional shampoos Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2022
    26. Essential Oils and Their Single Compounds in Cosmetics—A Critical Review Cosmetics · 2018 · 183 citations
    27. The role of lymphocytes in the development and treatment of alopecia areata Expert Review of Clinical Immunology · 2015 · 60 citations
    28. New Aspects of Langerhans' Cell Function International Journal of Dermatology · 1980 · 57 citations
    29. Topical Treatment of Alopecia Areata Archives of Dermatology · 1981 · 50 citations
    30. Patch testing with hair cosmetic series in Europe: a critical review and recommendation Contact Dermatitis · 2015 · 47 citations