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Pantothenic Acid as an Unexpected Cause of Hypersensitivity to Sensitive or Atopic Skin Care Products - A Narrative Review

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Publisher:: Pharmaceutics (Lis)
Source type:: Journal · review
Last checked:: 2026-10-26
URL:: https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics18070771

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Evidence: Panthenol is treated as non-allergenic, this review argues that frequent exposure, especially on damaged skin, can produce hypersensitivity to it. The likely route is a delayed (type IV) contact reaction; immediate and mixed reactions remain possible. Proposes patch testing with the patient's own product and with panthenol 5% in petrolatum.