Important allergens

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

The most common contact allergens[edit | edit source]

The most common contact allergens include:

Nickel - used in jewelry.
Cobalt - used in jewelry, contained in medical materials and antiperspirants.
Chrome.
- Gold
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.