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Photosensitive dermatitis due to sunscreen allergy in a child.

Photosensitive dermatitis due to sunscreen allergy in a child.

The Australasian journal of dermatology (2002-05-02)

Natasha Cook, Susanne Freeman

ABSTRACT

We report a case of photoallergic contact dermatitis to two sunscreen agents, methoxycinnamate and oxybenzone, occurring in a 6-year-old Asian boy.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Methoxycinnamic acid, ≥98.0% (GC)

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Methoxycinnamic acid, predominantly trans, 99%