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Pigmented Contact Dermatitis and Chemical Depigmentation

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Pigmented contact dermatitis on the covered areas was caused by contact allergens from washing powders and textile finishes. On the other hand, pigmented cosmetic dermatitis of the face was caused by various contact allergens in cosmetics, such as fragrances, pigments, etc. The dirty neck of atopic dermatitis is the result of sensitization of mainly dermatophagoides in the patients’ homes. In solving such long-lasting disastrous hyperpigmentation, patch test and the elimination of causative allergens are most important. Depigmentation in relation to contact dermatitis is often a product of occupationally used various chemicals.

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  3. Labo. Dermatochimie, Institut le Bel, rue Blaise Pascal 4, Strasbourg CX, 67070, France

    Jean-Pierre Lepoittevin

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Nakayama, H. (2011). Pigmented Contact Dermatitis and Chemical Depigmentation. In: Johansen, J., Frosch, P., Lepoittevin, JP. (eds) Contact Dermatitis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03827-3_19

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