Calcium pantothenate is present in cosmetics and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.

Calcium pantothenate (CAS no. 137-08-6) is the calcium salt of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It is used in cosmetics due to its anti-static and hair conditioning properties.

Preservatives in Personal Hygiene and Cosmetic Products, Topical Medications, and Household Cleaners in Spain.

Introduction: Preservatives are added to cosmetic, household cleaning, and other industrial products to prevent the growth of microorganisms. Unfortunately, exposure to these substances can cause sensitization.

Material And Methods: Between January and June 2015, we analyzed the ingredients of 2300 products commercially available in Spain to identify the frequency of a wide variety of preservatives in different product categories.

Paraffin-embedded micrographic surgery for the treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: Analysis of 33 patients.

Background: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare malignant tumor with a high rate of recurrence after surgery. Moh's micrographic surgery allows examination of all surgical margins to ensure complete removal.

Objective: To evaluate the use of Moh's micrographic surgery using paraffin-embedded sections for the treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.

Neonatal lupus erythematosus mimicking extensive capillary malformation.

Neonatal lupus erythematosus is an uncommon transplacentally acquired autoimmune disorder. We report a 7-month-old boy with cutaneous involvement of neonatal lupus erythematosus mimicking an extensive capillary malformation.

Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus Mimicking Extensive Capillary Malformation.

  Neonatal lupus erythematosus is an uncommon transplacentally acquired autoimmune disorder. We report a 7-month-old boy with cutaneous involvement of neonatal lupus erythematosus mimicking an extensive capillary malformation.