Important allergens

The article deals with the most common contact allergens in dermatological practice.

The most common contact allergens
The most common contact allergens include:
 * Nickel - used in jewelry.
 * Cobalt - used in jewelry, contained in medical materials and antiperspirants.
 * Chrome.
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 * Gold - contained in jewelry, dental materials, intracoronary stents plated with gold and other implants. 200px thumb Gold
 * Peruvian balm - resinous balm from the bark of the tree Myroxylon pereirae contained in cosmetics.
 * Thiomersal - methylmercury used as an antiseptic in vaccines.
 * Neomycin - a local antibiotic used in medicine and cosmetics.
 * Bacitracin - a local antibiotic.
 * Formaldehyde - inhalation and contact allergen occurring in chipboard, adhesives, paints, varnishes, cosmetics and other products.
 * Fragrances - contained in food, cosmetics, antiseptics, soaps, perfumes, etc.
 * DNCB (dinitrochlorobenzene) - one of the strongest contact allergens.

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