Lanolin

Jenkins, Blair A.; Belsito, D.

doi:10.1089/derm.2022.0002

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“…1 Lanolin recently was named Allergen of the Year in 2023 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. 2 It can be found in various commercial products, including creams, soaps, and ointments. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common pediatric inflammatory skin disorder that typically is treated with these products.…”

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“…9 However, the different lanolin-containing products are not standardized in patch testing, which often causes mixed reactions and does not definitely demonstrate classic positive results, even with the use of repeated open application tests. 2 Although there has been an emphasis on refining the standardization of the lanolin used for patch testing, lanolin contact allergy remains a predominantly clinical diagnosis.…”

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Progressively Worsening Scaly Patches and Plaques in an Infant

Lam

2024

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A 5-month-old male with moderately brown skin that rarely burns and tans profusely presented to the emergency department with a worsening red rash of more than 4 months' duration. The patient had diffuse erythroderma and eczematous patches and plaques covering 95% of the total body surface area, including lichenified plaques on the arms and elbows, with no signs of infection. He initially presented for his 1-month appointment at the pediatric clinic with scaly patches and plaques on the face and trunk as well as diffuse xerosis. He was prescribed daily oatmeal baths and topical Minerin (Major Pharmaceuticals)-containing water, petrolatum, mineral oil, mineral wax, lanolin alcohol, methylchloroisothiazolinone, and methylisothiazolinone-to be applied to the whole body twice daily. At the patient's 2-month well visit, symptoms persisted. The patient's pediatrician increased application of Minerin to 2 to 3 times daily, and hydrocortisone cream 2.5% application 2 to 3 times daily was added. WHAT'S THE DIAGNOSIS?a. atopic dermatitis b. chronic plaque psoriasis c. erythrodermic allergic contact dermatitis d. irritant contact dermatitis e. seborrheic dermatitis

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Progressively Worsening Scaly Patches and Plaques in an Infant

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2024

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“…Since Wolf's 17 initial description of the paradox, free alcohols of lanolin have been found to be its principal allergen, though it also is possible that oxidation of lanolin could generate additional allergenic substances. 1 • Patch testing with wool alcohol 30% can generate both false-negative and false-positive results.…”

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“…The Table provides a comprehensive list of common items that may contain lanolin. 1,3,8,9 A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? Despite its benefits, lanolin is a potential source of ACD.…”

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Lanolin: The 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year

Johnson

2023

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In 2023, lanolin was named the American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year. Despite its widespread use in personal care products and industrial goods, lanolin is thought to be a rare sensitizer in patients with healthy skin; however, those with chronic inflammatory skin conditions are at a higher risk for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to lanolin. The proper patch test formulation for lanolin is a source of contention. In this article, we discuss ACD to lanolin with a focus on its paradoxical nature and the subtleties to consider when patch testing to this controversial allergen.

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Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Older Adults

Johnson,

2023

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Lanolin

Cited by 6 publications

References 41 publications

Progressively Worsening Scaly Patches and Plaques in an Infant

Progressively Worsening Scaly Patches and Plaques in an Infant

Lanolin: The 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year

Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Older Adults

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