Allergen of the Year explained

Allergen of the Year is an annual "award" voted upon by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. The purpose of the award is "to draw attention to the agents causing the most significant clinical effects, those that are underrecognized and those that have become obsolete or for which exposure patterns have changed".[1]

Awards

!Year!Allergen!Description!References
2024SulfitesGroup of compounds used to preserve food and drink products. [2]
2023LanolinNatural wax from sheep's wool, often used in skincare products.[3]
2022AluminiumCommon metal.[4]
2021Acetophenone azineCompound found in EVA foam, used in sporting equipment and footwear.[5] [6]
2020Isobornyl acrylateUsed in medical devices for diabetes patients.[7]
2019Parabens (selected as a non-allergen)"One of the least allergenic preservatives available".[8] [9]
2018Propylene glycolUsed in foods and cosmetics[10]
2017Alkyl glucoside–[11]
2016CobaltMetal[12]
2015FormaldehydePreservative[13]
2014Benzophenones–[14] [15]
2013MethylisothiazolinoneThis chemical is used as a preservative in many cosmetics, lotions, and makeup removers; some of its side effects include flaky or scaly skin, breakouts, redness or itchiness, and moderate to severe swelling in the eye area.[16]
2012Acrylate–[17] [18]
2011Dimethyl fumarateChemical often used to inhibit the growth of mold. Has been banned in consumer products in the European Union since 2009.[19] [20] [21]
2010NeomycinCommon antibiotic.[22] [23]
2009Mixed dialkyl thioureaNeoprene rubber is a common source.[24] [25]
2008NickelCheap metal, widely used in coins and household items.[26] [27]
2007FragranceA variety of compounds with smells or odours.[28]
2006p-PhenylenediamineCommon hair dye chemical that is used to augment black henna tattoos. It has been shown to cause severe blistering and scarring, and its topical use is banned in some countries.[29] [30]
2005CorticosteroidsA class of steroid hormones, can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions.[31] [32]
2004Cocamidopropyl betaineA mixture of closely related organic compounds, used in soaps and shampoos.[33] [34]
2003BacitracinCommon antibiotic.[35] [36]
2002ThimerosalWell-established antiseptic and antifungal agent, often used in medicines and vaccines.[37] [38]
2001GoldPrecious metal, used often in jewelry.[39] [40]
2000Disperse blue dyeDye used to color synthetic textiles.[41] [42]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review ACDS’ Allergen of the Year 2000-2015 . 2024-01-24 . www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com.
  2. Ekstein . Samuel F. . Warshaw . Erin M. . 2024 . Sulfites: Allergen of the Year 2024 . Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug . 35 . 1 . 6–12 . 10.1089/derm.2023.0154 . 2162-5220 . 37590472.
  3. Johnson . Hadley . Norman . Thomas . Adler . Brandon L. . Yu . JiaDe . August 2023 . Lanolin: The 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year . Cutis . 112 . 2 . 78–81 . 10.12788/cutis.0825 . 2326-6929 . 37820332.
  4. Novack . Danielle E. . Yu . Jiade . Adler . Brandon L. . July 2022 . Aluminum: The 2022 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year . Cutis . 110 . 1 . 21–24 . 10.12788/cutis.0566 . 2326-6929 . 36179228.
  5. Reeder . Margo . Atwater . Amber Reck . May 2021 . Acetophenone Azine: The 2021 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year . Cutis . 107 . 5 . 238–240 . 10.12788/cutis.0252 . 2326-6929 . 34288849.
  6. Web site: Jan 01;325-9 . Dermatitis Acetophenone Azine Dermatitis 2021 . Raison-Peyron . N. . MEDLINE®/PubMed® . D. Sasseville From . Medicine . a database of the U. S. National Library of . Acetophenone Azine . 2024-01-26 . PracticeUpdate . en.
  7. Militello . Michelle . Hu . Sophia . Laughter . Melissa . Dunnick . Cory A. . Sasseville . D. . Fowler Jr . J. F. . Dekoven . J. G. . Pratt . M. D. . Maibach . H. I. . Taylor . J. S. . Marks . J. G. . Mathias CGT . Deleo . V. A. . Zirwas . J. M. . Zug . K. A. . 2020 . American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergens of the Year 2000 to 2020. . Dermatologic Clinics . 38 . 3 . 309–320 . 10.1016/j.det.2020.02.011 . 30570578 . 219050576 . Atwater . A. R. . Silverberg . J. . Reeder . M. J..
  8. Fransway . Anthony F. . Fransway . Paulina J. . Belsito . Donald V. . Yiannias . James A. . January 2019 . Paraben Toxicology . Dermatitis . en . 30 . 1 . 32–45 . 10.1097/DER.0000000000000428 . 2162-5220 . 30570577 . 58580094.
  9. Fransway . AF . Fransway . PJ . Belsito . DV . 2019 . Parabens . Dermatitis . 30 . 1 . 3–31 . 10.1097/DER.0000000000000429 . 30570578 . 58552762 .
  10. Jacob . Sharon E . Scheman . Andrew . McGowan . Maria A . 2018 . Propylene Glycol . Dermatitis . 29 . 1 . 3–5 . 10.1097/DER.0000000000000315 . 29059092 . 24598433.
  11. Web site: What is the 2017 Allergen of the Year? | the Dermatologist .
  12. Fowler . Joseph F. . 2016 . Cobalt . Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug . 27 . 1 . 3–8 . 10.1097/DER.0000000000000154 . 2162-5220 . 26756508.
  13. Pontén . Ann . Bruze . Magnus . 2015 . Formaldehyde . Dermatitis . 26 . 1 . 3–6 . 10.1097/DER.0000000000000075 . 25581665.
  14. Heurung . Ashley R. . Raju . Srihari I. . Warshaw . Erin M. . 2014 . Benzophenones . Dermatitis . 25 . 1 . 3–10 . 10.1097/DER.0000000000000025 . 24407064.
  15. Web site: Benzophenones named 2014 Contact Allergen of the Year . 2024-01-24 . www.mdedge.com . en.
  16. Castanedo-Tardana . Mari Paz . Zug . Kathryn A. . 2013 . Methylisothiazolinone . Dermatitis . 24 . 1 . 2–6 . 10.1097/DER.0b013e31827edc73 . 23340392 . 220573338.
  17. News: Wachter . Kerri . 16 March 2012 . Acrylates Named Contact Allergen of the Year . dead . https://archive.today/20150421103626/http://www.edermatologynews.com/news/video-library/single-article/acrylates-named-contact-allergen-of-the-year/a991f2e77286d4aadb244caebc70a1fd.html . 21 April 2015. Dermatology News.
  18. Sasseville . D . 2012 . Acrylates in contact dermatitis . Dermatitis . 23 . 1 . 6–16 . 10.1097/DER.0b013e31823d1b81 . 22653063 . 5498021.
  19. News: McNamara . Damian . 3 February 2011 . Dimethyl Fumarate Named 2011 Allergen of the Year . Family Practice News.
  20. Bruze . M . Zimerson . E . 2011 . Dimethyl fumarate . Dermatitis . 22 . 1 . 3–7 . 10.2310/6620.2011.00002 . 21291637 . 220574758.
  21. Web site: 2009-03-20 . 2009/251/EC: Commission Decision of 17 March 2009 . Official Journal of the European Union.
  22. McNamara, Damian. (2010). Neomycin Is Named Contact Allergen of the Year
  23. Sasseville . D . 2010 . Neomycin . Dermatitis . 21 . 1 . 3–7 . 10.2310/6620.2009.09073 . 20137735 . 220581833.
  24. News: 20 March 2009 . American Contact Dermatitis Society names mixed dialkyl thioureas contact allergen of the year . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303190709/http://www.contactderm.org/files/public/2009Allergen_Year.pdf . 3 March 2016 . 15 May 2019 . American Contact Dermatitis Society . dmy-all.
  25. Anderson . B. E. . 2009 . Mixed dialkyl thioureas . Dermatitis . 20 . 1 . 3–5 . 10.2310/6620.2008.08062 . 19321113.
  26. Brunk, Doug. (2008). Nickel is Named Contact Allergen of the Year.
  27. Kornik . R . Zug . K. A. . 2008 . Nickel . Dermatitis . 19 . 1 . 3–8 . 10.2310/6620.2008.07082 . 18346389.
  28. Storrs . Frances J. . 2007 . Allergen of the Year: Fragrance . Dermatitis . 18 . 1 . 3–7 . 10.2310/6620.2007.06053 . 17303039.
  29. DeLeo . Vincent A. . 2006 . Contact Allergen of the Year: p-Phenylenediamine . Dermatitis . 17 . 2 . 53–55 . 16956454.
  30. Web site: Macneil . Jane Saladof . 2006 . Henna Tattoo Ingredient is Allergen of the Year . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150427124848/http://www.jfponline.com/fileadmin/content_pdf/archive_pdf/vol37iss3/71117_main.pdf . 2015-04-27 . 2015-04-20 . Skin and Allergy News.
  31. Isaksson . Marléne . Bruze . Magnus . 2005 . Corticosteroids . Dermatitis . 16 . 1 . 3–5 . . 15996344 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725200227/https://journals.lww.com/dermatitis/Fulltext/2005/03000/Corticosteroids.2.aspx . 2018-07-25.
  32. Web site: Corticosteroids . 2024-07-20 . NHS inform . en-GB.
  33. Web site: Focus on the Non-T.R.U.E. Test Allergen — Cocamidopropyl Betaine . 2024-01-24 . www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com.
  34. Jacob . S. E. . Amini . S . 2008 . Cocamidopropyl betaine . Dermatitis . 19 . 3 . 157–60 . 10.2310/6620.2008.06043 . 18627690.
  35. Sood . A . Taylor . J. S. . 2003 . Bacitracin: Allergen of the year . American Journal of Contact Dermatitis . 14 . 1 . 3–4 . . 14744414 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220625002908/https://journals.lww.com/dermatitis/Citation/2003/03000/Bacitracin__Allergen_of_the_Year.2.aspx . 2022-06-25.
  36. Web site: Focus On: Bacitracin Allergen of the Year 2003 . 2024-01-24 . www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com.
  37. Ingber . Arieh . 2003 . Thimerosal—the surprising allergen of the year . Clinics in Dermatology . 21 . 4 . 340–1 . 10.1016/S0738-081X(03)00016-6.
  38. Web site: 2020-08-25 . Thimerosal and Vaccines Vaccine Safety CDC . 2024-01-30 . www.cdc.gov . en-us.
  39. Ehrlich . A . Belsito . D. V. . 2000 . Allergic contact dermatitis to gold . Cutis . 65 . 5 . 323–6 . 10826096.
  40. Chen . Jennifer K. . Lampel . Heather P. . 2015 . Gold contact allergy: clues and controversies . Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug . 26 . 2 . 69–77 . 10.1097/DER.0000000000000101 . 2162-5220 . 25757078.
  41. Pratt . M . Taraska . V . 2000 . Disperse blue dyes 106 and 124 are common causes of textile dermatitis and should serve as screening allergens for this condition . American Journal of Contact Dermatitis . 11 . 1 . 30–41 . 10.1016/S1046-199X(00)90030-7 . 10684387.
  42. Web site: Disperse Blue Mix 124/106 Allergic Contact Dermatitis Database . 2024-01-30 . www.contactdermatitisinstitute.com.

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