Topical Parabens: Benefits and Risks
- 1 January 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in Dermatology
- Vol. 154 (4) , 244-250
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000251072
Abstract
Parabens are the most frequently used preservative in dermatological medications. Some allergies have been reported to parabens, but these risks must be considered with respect to the benefits of parabens in concentrations used as preservatives in dermatological formulations. Considering the alternatives to parabens in preservatives and placing perspective on the reported allergies we still find parabens to be a useful preservative with minimal risk relative to its benefits.Keywords
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