The causal products were shampoos (in 12), skin-cleansing products (in 12, among which were wipes for intimate hygiene), sunscreen products (in 5), skin-care products (in 4), and a deodorant (in 1). In total, 30 patients (24 women and 6 men) presented with a positive reaction to one or more alkyl glucosides. For this study, the clinical data and the sensitization sources in the alkyl glucoside-positive patients were analysed. To report on the patients suffering from allergic contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides observed in our department.ĭuring a 19-year period (1993-2012), 11 842 patients with suspected contact dermatitis were patch tested with the European baseline series and, if relevant, also with other series and individual allergens. Alkyl glucosides were not expected to have a sensitizing potential at the concentrations to be used in finished consumer products however, several contact allergy cases have been published.
