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The article presents a case study of 62-year-old woman who had a 10-day history of itchy eczematous lesions around her eyes, neck and cheeks. It states that the patient has applied Gamila secret, a cosmetic oil, that contains plant extracts including Nigella sativa seed oil and Inula helenium extract. An overview of the use of Laurus nobilis, an aromatic evergreen tree, in various cosmetic products due to its claimed anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-oxidant effects is also offered.

The article presents case studies of allergic contact dermatitis caused by Bepanthene cream in treating stasis dermatitis. It mentions that patient 1 had subsequent widespread skin involvement which results to generalized eczema and treated with systemic corticosteroids. It states that the symptoms of patient 2 resolved after administration of oral antihistamines and steroid topical treatment.

The article presents a case study of a 37-year old woman with an allergic reaction in both her axillae after using a new deodorant Mineral by Garnier & Co. in partnership with L'oreal Professionnel for two weeks. She had a jewelry skin intolerance history which she did not report. She was then treated with topical corticosteroids and there was a complete remission of her axillae lesions. The article discusses allergy, patch testing performed by Finn Chambers, and isothiazolinones.

The article presents a case study of a 47-year-old female patient who developed allergic dermatitis following the aminocaproic acid treatment. It states that the patient complained of pruriginous dermatitis a week after she started the aminocaproic acid treatment for excessive vaginal bleeding due to uterine myomatosis. The study concludes that the patient has an unusual case of cutaneous reaction to systemic aminocaproic acid.

Describes a case of systemic contact dermatitis from diallyl disulfide. Occurrence of episodes of cheilitis with symmetric pruritic eruption of the elbow flexures and lower back; Positive results for the Portuguese standard series patch test.