Frequency of sensitisation to the preservative Kathon® CG

Abstract

The incidences of sensitisation to Kathon® CG are reported for patients routinely tested from 1984 to 1986 in Bari. London. Louvain, Nijmegen, Oulu and San Francisco, For these 3 years, the overall frequency of sensitisation varied for women from 3.3% in Oulu to 0.6% in London and San Francisco and for men from 1.4% in Oulu to 0% in San Francisco. Women were predominantly sensitised, probably by cosmetics, toiletries and domestic cleaners. Occupational sensitisation was much less frequent. Copyright © 1988, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved