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Evolving Surfactant Trends in the Thai Personal Care Market Over 15 Years and Their Association with Clinical Patch Test Reactivity
Background: Surfactants in personal care products are an established trigger of allergic contact dermatitis. However, regional data comparing market usage with sensitization rates remain limited. Objectives: To examine 15-year trends in Thai surfactant prevalence and correlate them with clinical patch test reactivity. Methods: Surfactant prevalence in 6864 personal care products was surveyed using the Thai Contact Allergen Avoidance Program database (2010–2024). Concurrently, patch test results from 6603 patients w …