Test your Uroshiol Savvy
Test your knowledge of common items containing the allergen Uroshiol
Entries by Sharon Jacob MD
FDA data on the TRUE Test
This article updated in Nov 2015 on the Thin-layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test discusses Indications and Usage, Dosage and Administration, and Contraindications, Timing of the Reads, Interpretation Instructions — use in specific populations (pregnancy, nursing, pediatric) — detailed allergen composition and the ten clinical studies were conducted in North America and Europe evaluating sensitivity and […]
High concentrations of isothiazolinone and mislabeling – Belgium
This article discusses the evaluation of MI in products in Belgium and the verification of accurate labeling and regulatory compliance. They found that concentrations of MI may be “(too) high” and labelling may be incorrect. “Aerts O1, Meert H2, Goossens A3, Janssens S2, Lambert J1, Apers S2. Methylisothiazolinone in selected consumer products in Belgium: Adding […]
Free Article: MCI-MI ‘Outstanding Emerging Allergen’ Thailand
This article from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Thailand compares the authors patch test result between current (2012-2015) and their prior report (2003-2004). The authors named MCI-MI an “outstanding emerging causative allergen” in their current clinical experience and found MCI-MI to be the most common preservative causing contact allergy (formaldehyde is second). The MCI-MI prevalence was found […]
Free Article – American Contact Alternatives Group (ACAG) – Miscellaneous
Part 4 of a 4-part series Miscellaneous Products: Scheman A, Jacob S, Katta R, Nedorost S, Warshaw E, Zirwas M, Selbo N.Trends and Alternatives in Deodorants, Antiperspirants, Sunblocks, Shaving Products, Powders, and Wipes: Data from the American Contact Alternatives Group.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2011 Oct;4(10):35-9. “To provide updated data on the usage of ingredients that […]
Methylisothiazolinone and Fragrance mix sensitization in Iranian Children
Here is an interesting study looking at sensitization rates in Iranian children with contact dermatitis. Notably, most allergens appeared with higher frequency in older children except some notable exceptions: cobalt chloride, methylisothiazolinone, paraben mix, and fragrance mix. The MI and the fragrance mix related chemicals are frequently used in personal hygiene products marketed for children. […]
lung injury and humidifier disinfectant – MI! Free article
Environ Health Toxicol. 2016 Jul 16. doi: 10.5620/eht.e2016014. [Epub ahead of print] Major concerns regarding lung injury and related health conditions caused by the use of humidifier disinfectant. Park DU1. Abstract A total of 221 patients were evaluated to be humidifier disinfectant associated with lung injury (HDLI) through two rounds of programs through April 2015. The […]
Food Nickel Content Quiz
Informative quiz to test your knowledge of nickel content in popular foods.
