Patch testing hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool in consecutive patients—Results of the IVDK 2018–2020
Schubert S, Geier J, Brans R, Heratizadeh A, Kränke B, Schnuch A, Bauer A, Dickel H, Buhl T, Vieluf D, Wagner N, Worm M (2023)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2023
Journal
DOI: 10.1111/cod.14332
Abstract
Background: Hydroperoxides of limonene (Lim-OOHs) and linalool (Lin-OOHs) are potent contact sensitizers. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of positive patch test (PT) reactions to Lim-OOHs and Lin-OOHs in consecutive patients, their demographic factors and concomitant reactions. Methods: Between 7/2018 and 12/2020, Lim-OOHs 0.3% pet. and Lin-OOHs 1% pet. were patch tested in 5511 consecutive patients. We assessed PT reactivity and analysed data from patients with either positive or negative PTs to Lim-OOHs and Lin-OOHs. Results: Positive PT results to Lim-OOHs (n = 170, 3.1%) and Lin-OOHs (n = 483, 8.8%) were frequent. Most of the positive reactions were weak (LimOOHs n = 134/LinOOHs n = 429), and even more frequently, doubtful (n = 252/n = 578) or irritant reactions (n = 81/n = 178) were documented. PT reactivity to Lim-OOHs and Lin-OOHs was increased in patients with irritant reactions to sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). The proportion of leg dermatitis and concomitant positive reactions to fragrances and essential oils was increased in patients with reactivity to these hydroperoxides. Conclusion: The observed reaction pattern suggests that both test preparations display an irritant potential with an increased risk of false positive reactions. Preparations should be chemically monitored in order to reduce irritancy. Mindful interpretation of PT results and aimed patch testing of lower concentrations is recommended.
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Involved external institutions
Universitätsklinikum Göttingen
Germany (DE)
Universität Osnabrück
Germany (DE)
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) / Hannover Medical School
Germany (DE)
Medizinische Universität Graz
Austria (AT)
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany (DE)
Universitätsklinikum Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum
Germany (DE)
Dermatologikum Hamburg
Germany (DE)
Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIH)
Germany (DE)
Germany (DE)
Universität Osnabrück
Germany (DE)
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) / Hannover Medical School
Germany (DE)
Medizinische Universität Graz
Austria (AT)
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany (DE)
Universitätsklinikum Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum
Germany (DE)
Dermatologikum Hamburg
Germany (DE)
Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIH)
Germany (DE)
How to cite
APA:
Schubert, S., Geier, J., Brans, R., Heratizadeh, A., Kränke, B., Schnuch, A.,... Worm, M. (2023). Patch testing hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool in consecutive patients—Results of the IVDK 2018–2020. Contact Dermatitis. https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.14332
MLA:
Schubert, Steffen, et al. "Patch testing hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool in consecutive patients—Results of the IVDK 2018–2020." Contact Dermatitis (2023).
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