Sarah Otto, CNP; Matthew J. Zirwas, MD Dr. Zirwas is Assistant Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Otto is from the Division of Dermatology, The Ohio
Patricia Gilligan, BS; Anthony Vander Horst, MA; Matthew J. Zirwas, MD Dr. Zirwas is Assistant Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Gilligan is from The Ohio
Clinical Contact Dermatitis Section Editor: Matthew J. Zirwas, MD Matthew J. Zirwas, MD, Matthew A. Molenda, MD Dr. Matthew J. Zirwas is Assistant Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University.
Background: Moisturizers are used by patients with dry skin conditions as well as those with healthy skin to enhance and preserve the smoothness of the skin and to interrupt the dry-skin cycle. Moisturizers are generally considered safe, although skin reactions, such as allergic contact dermatitis from topical preparations may occur. Cosmetic products including moisturizers are among the main culprits of allergic contact dermatitis.
by Matthew J. Zirwas, MD, and Jessica Moennich Authors: Dr. Matthew J. Zirwas, MD, is Assistant Professor of Dermatology, The Ohio State University. Jessica Moennich is a Medical Student, The
