Lanolin, an emollient and moisturizer, has been called a paradoxical allergen. The potential for lanolin to cause contact allergy in humans has been well documented in the literature, and the ...

Lanolin is a substance derived from secretions of the sebaceous glands of sheep and functions as a protective coating on wool. This fatlike substance, also called wool grease, may constitute 5 to 25% ...

Excitement surrounding the "Allergen of the Year" may only be truly appreciated by those immersed in the field of contact dermatitis and patch testing, but each year the announcement is met with ...