Allergic contact dermatitis to glutaraldehyde in a hair conditioner1
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 1987 September;54(5):443-444 | 10.3949/ccjm.54.5.443
September 1, 1987|Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
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Abstract
Occupationally related allergic contact dermatitis to glutaraldehyde has been well documented. The authors report the first case of allergic contact dermatitis to glutaraldehyde in a personal-care item—a hair conditioner. Glutaraldehyde was found to be present in 74 cosmetics, providing potential for sensitization from nonoccupational exposure.
