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Marked Impact of Regulatory Bans on Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releaser-Induced Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study (1996-2024) From Turkey.

Contact dermatitis · 2026

BACKGROUND: Formaldehyde (FA) and formaldehyde-releasers (FRs) are well-known causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Following the 2019 EU ban on FA and Quaternium-15 in cosmetics, stable or slightly decreasing sensitisation rates have been reported. In Turkey, both were banned in 2021. OBJECTIVES: To assess FA/FR sensitisation and ACD rates before and after the ban, and evaluate the role… Read on PubMed →

Contact allergy

The Prevalence of Contact Allergy to Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Contact dermatitis · 2026

Formaldehyde and its releasers are common preservatives and potent sensitizers. This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of formaldehyde contact allergy and allergy to its five most common releasers among dermatitis patients. Two authors independently searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception to 30th September 2025. A proportion meta-analysis was conducted using a… Read on PubMed →

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