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Reactions to Ammonium Persulfate

Reactions to Ammonium Persulfate Abstract A number of patients have been seen with generalized histamine reactions following the use of a hair bleach. Similar urticarial and dermatitic reactions were seen on the hands of hairdressers handling this bleach preparation. The responsible agent was found to be ammonium persulfate. Evidence is given that this compound releases histamine from the skin in susceptible persons. It is a weak histamine liberator. Passive transfer studies were negative. The mechanism of action could be either direct histamine liberation or antibody-mediated. References 1. This investigation was very kindly done for us by Dr. J. L. Mongar of the Pharmacology Department, University College, London. 2. Bonnevie, P.: Aetologie und Pathogenese der Eczemkrankheit , Kopenhagen: Nyt Nordisk Forlag, 1939. 3. Warin, R. P.: The Effect of Aspirin in Chronic Urticaria , Brit J Derm 72:350, 1960.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

Reactions to Ammonium Persulfate

CALNAN, C. D.; SHUSTER, S.
Archives of Dermatology , Volume 88 (6) – Dec 1, 1963
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1963 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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10.1001/archderm.1963.01590240136022
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Abstract

Abstract A number of patients have been seen with generalized histamine reactions following the use of a hair bleach. Similar urticarial and dermatitic reactions were seen on the hands of hairdressers handling this bleach preparation. The responsible agent was found to be ammonium persulfate. Evidence is given that this compound releases histamine from the skin in susceptible persons. It is a weak histamine liberator. Passive transfer studies were negative. The mechanism of action could be either direct histamine liberation or antibody-mediated. References 1. This investigation was very kindly done for us by Dr. J. L. Mongar of the Pharmacology Department, University College, London. 2. Bonnevie, P.: Aetologie und Pathogenese der Eczemkrankheit , Kopenhagen: Nyt Nordisk Forlag, 1939. 3. Warin, R. P.: The Effect of Aspirin in Chronic Urticaria , Brit J Derm 72:350, 1960.Crossref

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Archives of Dermatology – American Medical Association

Published: Dec 1, 1963

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