Two cases of contact dermatitis resulting from use of body wash as a skin moisturizer

The use of liquid skin cleanser or body wash has become common in the United States. We report 2 cases of contact dermatitis secondary to the application of Dove Body Wash (Unilever US, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ) with the consumer misconception that the product was a skin moisturizing cream.

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Published in:The American journal of emergency medicine 2008-02, Vol.26 (2), p.246.e1-246.e2
Main Authors: Miller, Michael A., MD, Borys, Doug, PharmD, Riggins, Michele, MS4, Masneri, David C., DO, Levsky, Marc E., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Baths
Contact dermatitis
Cosmetics - adverse effects
Dermatitis, Contact - etiology
Descriptive labeling
Detergents - adverse effects
Emergency
Emergency medical care
Female
Health & beauty aids
Humans
Male
Skin Care
Skin care products
Urea
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Summary:The use of liquid skin cleanser or body wash has become common in the United States. We report 2 cases of contact dermatitis secondary to the application of Dove Body Wash (Unilever US, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ) with the consumer misconception that the product was a skin moisturizing cream.
ISSN:0735-6757
1532-8171
DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2007.04.004