| Formule |
CAS |
| C10H8N2S2O2Zn |
13463-41-7 |
Background
Zinc pyrithione is a popular ingredient in many American antiseborrheic shampoos. It is an antifungal, antibacterial, and antiseborrheic agent. Zinc pyrithione sensitivity is rare.
Synonymsbis(2-pyridylthio)zinc
1,1´-dioxide
bis-(1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato-O,S)zinc
De-Squaman
Vancide ZP
Zinc pyrithione
Zinc pyridinethione
Zinc omadine
UsesCreams and lotions
Hair products (Head & Shoulders)
Shampoos
Cross-ReactionsHydroxyzine
Ethylenediamine
Piperazine
Unusual ReactionsActinic reticuloid
Photosensitive eczema
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Referenties
| 1. |
Muston, H.L., A.G. Messenger, and J.P.
Byrne, Contact dermatitis from zinc pyrithione, an antidandruff
agent. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(4): p. 276-7. |
| 2. |
Yates, V.M. and O.A. Finn, Contact
allergic sensitivity to zinc pyrithione followed by the
photosensitivity dermatitis and actinic reticuloid syndrome.
Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(5): p. 349-50. |
| 3. |
Goh, C.L. and K.B. Lim, Allergic contact
dermatitis to zinc pyrithione. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(2):
p. 120. |
| 4. |
Brandrup, F. and T. Menne, Zinc
pyrithione (Zinc Omadine) allergy. Contact Dermatitis, 1985.
12(1): p. 50 |
| 5. |
Nigam, P.K., et al., Dermatitis from zinc
pyrithione. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(3): p. 219. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10:
L23.9