化粧品皮膚炎に関する若干の考察

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The case of patients with cosmetic dermatitis, especially with photo-contact dermatitis was outlined.
Over a five year period of observation of cosmetic dermatitis, chloasma and melanosis of Riehl were statistically compared with our Fukuhara's report (1959). Recently, the number of patients with cosmetic dermatitis has increased and especially for the male cases. The age group most addicted was ten to thirty years of age. As for the exanthema, the erythematous or squamous type has increased to 43.5% of all cosmetic dermatitis. 115 patients were examined by means of the patch test using the toilet materials. 80 positive cases were noted, 75% of soaps, 73% of emulsions, 45% of foundations positively reacted.
The influence of perfumes, skin temperature and skin humidity were studied on the photo-contact dermatitis.
Experimental dermatitis on rabbits with fluorescent creams was observed by means of ultraviolet light irradiation.
Aggravation was proportional by the duration of the irradiation and the concentration of the fluorescent substances.
The skin temperature and humidity influenced also on the onset of the photo-contact dermatitis.
Physical function of the normal skin, penetration of the skin, photo-contact toxity and percutaneous penetration of vitamines and hormones were discussed.