Allergen of the Year

Allergen of the Year is an annual "award" of dubious distinction voted upon by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. This is "designed to draw attention to allergens that are very common, under-recognized, merit more attention because they are causing significant allergic contact dermatitis or are no longer causing significant relevant disease (as in thimerosal)".^[1]

Awards[]

• 2021 – Acetophenone azine
• 2020 – Isobornyl acrylate ^[2][3]
• 2019 – Parabens (Non) Allergen^[4]
• 2018 – Propylene Glycol^[5]
• 2017 – Alkyl Glucoside^[6]
• 2016 – Cobalt^[7]
• 2015 – Formaldehyde^[8]
• 2014 – Benzophenones^[9][10]
• 2013 – Methylisothiazolinone^[11] - This chemical is used as a preservative in many cosmetics, lotions, and makeup removers; some of its side effects include flaky or scaly skin, breakouts, redness or itchiness, and moderate to severe swelling in the eye area.
• 2012 – Acrylate^[12][13]
• 2011 – Dimethyl fumarate^[14][15] - Dimethyl fumarate is the chemical associated with 'poisoned chairs' and 'toxic sandals'.
• 2010 – Neomycin (antibiotic)^[16][17]
• 2009 – Mixed dialkyl thiourea^[18][19] - Neoprene rubber is a common source.
• 2008 – Nickel^[20][21]
• 2007 – Fragrance^[22]
• 2006 – p-Phenylenediamine^[23][24] - PPD is the hair dye chemical that is used to augment black henna tattoos. It has been shown to cause severe blistering and scarring, and its topical use is banned in some countries.
• 2005 – Corticosteroids^[25]
• 2004 – Cocamidopropyl betaine^[26][27]
• 2003 – Bacitracin^[28][29]
• 2002 – Thimerosal^[30]
• 2001 – Gold^[7][31]
• 2000 – Disperse Blue Dyes^[32]

See also[]

• List of cutaneous conditions

References[]

External links[]

• ACDS Allergens of the Year
• Review ACDS’ Allergen of the Year 2000-2015, by The Dermatologist.