Resorcinol home ICD10: L23.9

Resorcinol
Formule CAS
C6H6O2 108-46-3



Background
Resorcinol is used as a keratolytic agent

Synonyms
1,3-Benzenediol
m-Dihydroxybenzene
Resorcin
Resorcinol

Uses
Acne treatments
Antipruritic and antiseptic
Castellani's paint
Celluloid
Cosmetics
Dyes
Explosives
Eye drops
Hair dyes and tonics
Leather tanning
Photocopying, photographic, and duplicating solutions
Plastic
Rubber
Suppositories

Cross-Reactions
Phenol

Unusual Reactions
May cause orange-brown discoloration of lacquered nails and may darken fair hair   

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Referenties
1. Marks, J.G., Jr. and G.W. West, Allergic contact dermatitis to radiotherapy dye. Contact Dermatitis, 1978. 4(1): p. 1-2.
2. Waddell, M.M. and O.A. Finn, Sensitivity to resorcin. Contact Dermatitis, 1981. 7(4): p. 216.
3. Langeland, T. and L.R. Braathen, Allergic contact dermatitis from resorcinol. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(2): p. 126.
4. Knight, T.E., Philodendron-induced dermatitis: report of cases and review of the literature. Cutis, 1991. 48(5): p. 375-8.
5.  Vilaplana, J., C. Romaguera, and F. Grimalt, Contact dermatitis from resorcinol in a hair dye. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 24(2): p. 151-2.
6. Guerra, L., F. Bardazzi, and A. Tosti, Contact dermatitis in hairdressers' clients [see comments]. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(2): p. 108-11.
7. Guerra, L., et al., Contact dermatitis in hairdressers: the Italian experience. Gruppo Italiano Ricerca Dermatiti da Contatto e Ambientali [see comments]. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(2): p. 101-7
8. Nakagawa, M., K. Kawai, and K. Kawai, Cross-sensitivity between resorcinol, resorcinol monobenzoate and phenyl salicylate. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 27(3): p. 199-200.
9. Pecegueiro, M., Contact dermatitis due to resorcinol in a radiotherapy dye. Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(4): p. 273.
10. Serrano, G., et al., Contact allergy to resorcinol in acne medications: report of three cases. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992. 26(3 Pt 2): p. 502-4.
11. Frosch, P.J., et al., Allergic reactions to a hairdressers' series: results from 9 European centres. The European Environmental and Contact Dermatitis Research Group (EECDRG). Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 28(3): p. 180-3.
12. Massone, L., et al., Contact dermatitis of the eyelids from resorcinol in an ophthalmic ointment. Contact Dermatitis, 1993. 29(1): p. 49.



Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.

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