Allergen of the Year

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Allergen of the Year is an annual "award" voted upon by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, aiming to raise awareness about common allergens. The purpose of the award is "to draw attention to the agents causing the most significant clinical effects, those that are underrecognized and those that have become obsolete or for which exposure patterns have changed". [1]

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Awards

YearAllergenDescriptionReferences
2024 Sulfites Group of compounds used to preserve food and drink products. [2]
2023 Lanolin Natural wax from sheep's wool, often used in skincare products. [3]
2022 Aluminium Common metal. [4]
2021 Acetophenone azine Compound found in EVA foam, used in sporting equipment and footwear. [5] [6]
2020 Isobornyl acrylate Used in medical devices for diabetes patients. [7] [8]
2019 Parabens (selected as a non-allergen)"One of the least allergenic preservatives available". [9] [10]
2018 Propylene glycol Used in foods and cosmetics [11]
2017 Alkyl glucoside – [12]
2016 Cobalt Metal [13]
2015 Formaldehyde Preservative [14]
2014 Benzophenones – [15] [16]
2013 Methylisothiazolinone 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. [17]
2012 Acrylate – [18] [19]
2011 Dimethyl fumarate Chemical often used to inhibit the growth of mold. Has been banned in consumer products in the European Union since 2009. [20] [21] [22]
2010 Neomycin Common antibiotic. [23] [24]
2009Mixed dialkyl thiourea Neoprene rubber is a common source. [25] [26]
2008 Nickel Cheap metal, widely used in coins and household items. [27] [28]
2007 Fragrance A variety of compounds with smells or odours. [29]
2006 p-Phenylenediamine Common 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. [30] [31]
2005 Corticosteroids A class of steroid hormones, can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions. [32] [33]
2004 Cocamidopropyl betaine A mixture of closely related organic compounds, used in soaps and shampoos. [34] [35]
2003 Bacitracin Common antibiotic. [36] [37]
2002 Thimerosal Well-established antiseptic and antifungal agent, often used in medicines and vaccines. [38] [39]
2001 Gold Precious metal, used often in jewelry. [40] [41]
2000 Disperse blue dye Dye used to color synthetic textiles. [42] [43]

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