Management of cosmetic intolerance syndrome

Abstract

For two decades, we have staffed a Contact Dermatitis Clinic for the diagnosis and management of exogenous dermatoses. This unique clinical experience presented many patient-oriented opportunities, only some of which have been reasonably explored. The dermatologist quickly thinks of overt irritant or allergic dermatitis from cosmetics. Classic examples consist of acute allergic dermatitis to hair dyes, fragrances, preservations, and other cosmetic ingredients. This chapter refers not to these overt dermatoses but to more occult arcane difficulties.