BACKGROUND: There is a dearth of effective treatments to counter retinol-induced skin irritation.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of three potential mitigants: (i) phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate (PLG), (ii) a physiologic lipid mixture (PLM) comprised of ceramide three and cholesterol, and (iii) niacinamide, in ameliorating irritation instigated by retinol.
METHODS: An occlusive human patch test, spanning 5 days, was undertaken on 18 Chinese participants aged between 23 and 40. It was designed as a randomized, double-blind, and vehicle-controlled study. Clinician erythema assessment (CEA) and instrumental evaluations were employed pre and post-test. Subsequently, a 4-week consumer in-use test, randomized and double-blind in nature, was executed to substantiate the soothing effects of PLG.
RESULTS: Data from CEA and bioengineering assessments revealed that, in comparison to the vehicle control, both 2% PLG and 5% PLM notably curbed retinol-induced skin erythema and inflammation. Notably, PLG outperformed PLM. Conversely, 3% niacinamide did not offer relief against retinol-induced discomfort. The subsequent consumer in-use test affirmed that treatments with 2% PLG were better tolerated than those with the vehicle alone.
CONCLUSIONS: To the best of our knowledge, this study represents the first confirmation that physiologic lipids effectively mitigate retinol-induced irritation. Given their capacity to counter retinol-induced irritation, physiologic lipids, particularly PLG, are recommended for incorporation in retinol regimens. Additionally, the Visia-CR a* value can serve as a robust objective measure for interpreting patch test outcomes.

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UNASSIGNED: There are still some gaps in the summary and generalization of cosmetic-related adverse reaction reports.
UNASSIGNED: The aim of this study is to summarize and analyze the occurrence of cosmetic adverse reactions in Shanghai Han population by using available survey data.
UNASSIGNED: Collection, statistics and analysis of patients with cosmetic adverse reactions in Shanghai Huashan Hospital from 2017 to 2021.
UNASSIGNED: Among the 1004 patients, most of them (96.71%) were diagnosed as cosmetic contact dermatitis, which often occurred within 3 days of using cosmetics (51.79%). A total of 260 patients were tested with patch test, but the compliance rate was only 18.08%. Among them, 240 patients underwent additional European standard allergen tests, and positive allergens were detected in 210 cases (87.5%). Univariate analysis revealed that dosage form (emulsion and cream), age (≤25 years) and the allergic ingredients triethanolamine, rose oil, propylene glycol, thiomersal and musk ambrette are associated with the occurrence of cosmetic adverse reactions within seven days. A logit prediction model was also successfully constructed: Logit (P) = 1.710-0.796×1 + 1.185×2 -3.650X3-1.335X4.
UNASSIGNED: This study complements the data reported on cosmetic adverse reactions in the Chinese Han population and suggests that in future clinical diagnosis and data collection, emphasis should be placed on patch testing, combining the patch test with cosmetic protoplast with the European standard allergen test to improve the detection rate.

In China, the current standard for cosmetic adverse reactions related skin disease (GB/T 17149.1-1997) was jointly issued by the Ministry of Health and the State Bureau of Technical Supervision in 1997, cosmetic-allergic adverse reactions include allergic contact dermatitis and photo-allergic contact dermatitis according to this standard. The increasing use and changes in cosmetic ingredients or formula lead to a significant increase for the incidence of adverse reactions as the cosmetics industry is developing rapidly in the last 20 years. In the meantime, the clinical manifestations have become more diverse. In recent years, there have been many reports on the special manifestations for cosmetic allergy and allergen test, which provide a reference for the subsequent improvement of the diagnosis and prevention.
我国现行的化妆品不良反应相关皮肤疾病诊治标准（GB/T 17149.1-1997）由原卫生部与国家技术监督局于1997年联合发布，其中把变应性接触性皮炎及光变应性皮炎等列为化妆品过敏相关不良反应。近20年来化妆品行业快速发展，化妆品使用量的增加和化妆品成分、配方的不断变化都导致化妆品过敏性不良反应发生率显著升高，临床表现也更加多样化。近年有很多对化妆品过敏特殊表现以及化妆品过敏原检测结果的报道，为后续完善化妆品过敏相关不良反应的诊断与预防提供了借鉴。.

BACKGROUND: Cosmetic adverse reactions (CARs) are becoming widespread in China. However, a comprehensive analysis of data is lacking.
OBJECTIVE: To analyse the clinical characteristics of patients with reported adverse reactions to cosmetics in Chongqing, China.
METHODS: Cases with CARs reported to the Chongqing Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Centre System from 2017 to 2021 were analysed.
RESULTS: A total of 23 245 cases were identified, of which 94.5% were women. Contact dermatitis (84.3%) was the most common diagnosis of CARs, followed by acne (3.1%). The most frequently reported clinical signs were erythema (70.1%), followed by papules (35.5%). The majority of CARs were reported to be due to ordinary cosmetics (87.9%), of which 81.0% were skin care products and 7.1% were makeup products. Cosmetics with special functions constituted 12.2%, of these, skin whitening (54.0%) and sunscreen (28.0%) products were most frequently reported.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that adverse reactions to cosmetics are of concern in China, and dermatologists should actively identify and diagnose CARs. In addition, we should establish a convenient and effective model for collecting, reporting, and evaluating CARs.

BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet radiation can aggravate facial erythema in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the photobiological testing results of Chinese AD patients with refractory facial erythema.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 82 AD patients with refractory facial erythema who visited our department during 2004-2021. All of them completed phototesting and photopatch testing.
RESULTS: 82 patients were enrolled in the study, and 53 (64.6%) were between 18 and 30 years old. 51.2% (42/82) had positive phototesting results and were considered photosensitive AD (PhAD) patients. One-third of them were both allergic to ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. 65.9% (54/82) suffered from photoallergic contact dermatitis. Chlorpromazine (50.7%), potassium dichromate (13.2%), and thimerosal (11.8%) were the top three common photoallergens. Overall, 86.3% of AD patients with refractory facial erythema had direct photoallergy or photocontact allergy. PhAD patients had fewer allergic comorbidities than the other group (p = .007). More non-PhAD patients (55.0%) suffered from AD at 2-14 years old (p = .015).
CONCLUSIONS: Photosensitivity contributes a lot to the facial lesions of AD patients, especially in their 20s. 86.3% of these patients had direct photoallergy or photocontact allergy. Therefore, AD patients with facial erythema should undergo phototesting and photopatch testing routinely.

OBJECTIVE: Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD) is a spectrum of diseases with chronic photosensitivity occurring mostly among middle-aged and older men. We seek to explore the characteristics and pathogenesis of CAD among the Chinese population.
METHODS: The medical records of 488 CAD cases diagnosed by phototesting at Huashan Hospital, Fudan University from January 2014 to December 2018 were analyzed retrospectively.
RESULTS: Among the 488 patients, 344 were male and 144 were female. 84.8% of the cases were over 40 years old at the age of onset, while the remaining with an early age of onset had a prevalence of atopic history of 21.6%. Up to 45.0% of the patients reported excessive sun exposure and outdoor activities before the initiation of symptoms. The typical skin lesions were erythema, papules and plaques laid predominantly in sun-exposed areas. 42.8% of the cases showed sensitivity to UVB only, 20.7% were both sensitive to UVA and UVB, and 18.2% had UVA sensitivity only. The most predominant photoallergens were chlorpromazine (80.1%), thimerosal (17.2%), potassium dichromate (12.7%), etc. The most prevalent patch test allergens were potassium dichromate (24.4%), thimerosal (20.5%), formaldehyde (16.8%), etc. CONCLUSIONS: CAD was more commonly seen in males over 40 years old. The action spectrum of Chinese patients is primarily in the UVB range. Exposure to excessive sunlight or contact allergens and photoallergens are important risk factors. Photobiology tests are essential in detecting photosensitivity and recognizing potential photosensitizers. Early avoidance of confirmed photoallergens and sun exposure may prevent photosensitive reactions from progressing into persistent photosensitivity.

BACKGROUND: Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is a localized, nonimmune-induced inflammatory skin reaction, characterized by multiform skin lesions, including erythema, scaling, edema, blisters, and erosion. Mercury and its related compounds are highly allergic agents that can induce allergic contact dermatitis.
OBJECTIVE: This article aims to clarify the skin damage caused by irritant contact dermatitis caused by the addition of high doses of mercury to skin care products.
METHODS: A 30-year-old female patient sought treatment at our Institute for contact dermatitis.
RESULTS: Through the patch test of the patients and the component detection of the skin care products her use. A large amount of mercury was found in skin care products, and the patient had no apparent allergic reaction to mercury.
CONCLUSIONS: We considered irritant contact dermatitis caused by excess mercury, and the patient\'s condition improved with treatment.