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Allergen of the Year

Annual award

Annual award

Allergen of the Year is an annual "award" voted upon by the American Contact Dermatitis Society, aiming to raise awareness about common allergens. The purpose of the award is "to draw attention to the agents causing the most significant clinical effects, those that are underrecognized and those that have become obsolete or for which exposure patterns have changed".

Awards

YearAllergenDescriptionReferences
2025Toluene-2,5-Diamine SulfateAromatic amine used in hair dyes.
2024SulfitesGroup of compounds used to preserve food and drink products.
2023LanolinNatural wax from sheep's wool, often used in skincare products.
2022AluminiumCommon metal.
2021Acetophenone azineCompound found in EVA foam, used in sporting equipment and footwear.
2020Isobornyl acrylateUsed in medical devices for diabetes patients.
2019Parabens (selected as a non-allergen)"One of the least allergenic preservatives available".
2018Propylene glycolEmulsifier used in foods and cosmetics.
2017Alkyl glucosidesSurfactants extracted from vegetal and renewable sources. Often used in cosmetic products.
2016CobaltMetal.
2015FormaldehydePreservative.
2014BenzophenonesChemical ultraviolet light absorbers used in products such as sunscreens, hair sprays and photographic filters.
2013MethylisothiazolinoneChemical used as a preservative in many cosmetics, lotions, and makeup removers..
2012AcrylatePlastic materials derived from acrylic acid or methacrylic acid with a variety of uses, including in paints, adhesives, printing ink and in the medical and dental professions.
2011Dimethyl fumarateChemical often used to inhibit the growth of mold. Has been banned in consumer products in the European Union since 2009.
2010NeomycinCommon antibiotic.
2009Mixed dialkyl thioureaUsed in rubber manufacturing, Neoprene rubber is a common source.
2008NickelCheap metal, widely used in coins and household items.
2007FragranceVariety of compounds with smells or odours.
2006p-PhenylenediamineCommon hair dye chemical that is used to augment black henna tattoos. It has been shown to cause severe blistering and scarring, and its topical use is banned in some countries.
2005CorticosteroidsClass of steroid hormones, can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions.
2004Cocamidopropyl betaineMixture of closely related organic compounds, used in soaps and shampoos.
2003BacitracinCommon antibiotic.
2002ThimerosalWell-established antiseptic and antifungal agent, often used in medicines and vaccines.
2001GoldPrecious metal, used often in jewelry.
2000Disperse blue dyeDye used to color synthetic textiles.

References

References

  1. "Review ACDS' Allergen of the Year 2000-2015".
  2. (2025). "Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate: Allergen of the Year 2025". Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug.
  3. (2024). "Sulfites: Allergen of the Year 2024". Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug.
  4. (August 2023). "Lanolin: The 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year". Cutis.
  5. (July 2022). "Aluminum: The 2022 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year". Cutis.
  6. (May 2021). "Acetophenone Azine: The 2021 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year". Cutis.
  7. "Acetophenone Azine".
  8. (6 Jan 2020). "Isobornyl Acrylate.[Contact Allergen of the Year].". Dermatitis.
  9. (2020). "American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergens of the Year 2000 to 2020.". Dermatologic Clinics.
  10. (January 2019). "Paraben Toxicology". Dermatitis.
  11. (2019). "Parabens". Dermatitis.
  12. (2018). "Propylene Glycol". Dermatitis.
  13. "Propylene Glycol {{!}} Public Health Statement {{!}} ATSDR".
  14. "What is the 2017 Allergen of the Year? | the Dermatologist".
  15. Fowler, Joseph F.. (2016). "Cobalt". Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug.
  16. (2015). "Formaldehyde". Dermatitis.
  17. (2015-03-20). "Formaldehyde - Cancer-Causing Substances - NCI".
  18. (2014). "Benzophenones". Dermatitis.
  19. "Benzophenones named 2014 Contact Allergen of the Year".
  20. (2013). "Methylisothiazolinone". Dermatitis.
  21. Wachter, Kerri. (16 March 2012). "Acrylates Named Contact Allergen of the Year".
  22. (2012). "Acrylates in contact dermatitis". Dermatitis.
  23. McNamara, Damian. (3 February 2011). "Dimethyl Fumarate Named 2011 Allergen of the Year". Family Practice News.
  24. (2011). "Dimethyl fumarate". Dermatitis.
  25. (2009-03-20). "2009/251/EC: Commission Decision of 17 March 2009". Official Journal of the European Union.
  26. McNamara, Damian. (2010). [http://www.edermatologynews.com/shared/shared-articles/neomycin-is-named-contact-allergen-of-the-year/4d105dda2788039dae9d166eac96393b.html Neomycin Is Named Contact Allergen of the Year] {{Webarchive. link. (2015-04-22)
  27. (2010). "Neomycin". Dermatitis.
  28. (20 March 2009). "American Contact Dermatitis Society names mixed dialkyl thioureas contact allergen of the year". American Contact Dermatitis Society.
  29. (2009). "Mixed dialkyl thioureas". Dermatitis.
  30. Brunk, Doug. (2008). [http://www.jfponline.com/fileadmin/content_pdf/ped/archive_pdf/vol42iss2/70075_main.pdf Nickel is Named Contact Allergen of the Year]. {{Webarchive. link. (2015-04-27)
  31. (2008). "Nickel". Dermatitis.
  32. Storrs, Frances J.. (2007). "Allergen of the Year: Fragrance". Dermatitis.
  33. DeLeo, Vincent A.. (2006). "Contact Allergen of the Year: p-Phenylenediamine". Dermatitis.
  34. Macneil, Jane Saladof. (2006). "Henna Tattoo Ingredient is Allergen of the Year". Skin and Allergy News.
  35. (2005). "Corticosteroids". Dermatitis.
  36. "Corticosteroids".
  37. "Focus on the Non-T.R.U.E. Test Allergen — Cocamidopropyl Betaine".
  38. (2008). "Cocamidopropyl betaine". Dermatitis.
  39. (2003). "Bacitracin: Allergen of the year". American Journal of Contact Dermatitis.
  40. "Focus On: Bacitracin Allergen of the Year 2003".
  41. (2003). "Thimerosal—the surprising allergen of the year". Clinics in Dermatology.
  42. (2020-08-25). "Thimerosal and Vaccines {{!}} Vaccine Safety {{!}} CDC".
  43. (2000). "Allergic contact dermatitis to gold". Cutis.
  44. (2015). "Gold contact allergy: clues and controversies". Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug.
  45. (2000). "Disperse blue dyes 106 and 124 are common causes of textile dermatitis and should serve as screening allergens for this condition". American Journal of Contact Dermatitis.
  46. "Disperse Blue Mix 124/106 {{!}} Allergic Contact Dermatitis Database".
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