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March 4, 2026Dermatitis1 citations

Parabens: A Review of Epidemiology, Structure, Allergenicity, and Hormonal Properties

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ACAllison L. CashmanEWErin M. Warshaw

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  • The aim is to review the epidemiology, structural features, and allergenic and hormonal properties of parabens.
  • Reviewed existing literature on parabens across various applications.
  • Examined structural characteristics and their implications for allergenicity and hormonal activity.
  • Discussed hypotheses related to the 'paraben paradox.'
  • Identified parabens as prevalent preservatives in numerous products.
  • Highlighted concerns regarding their allergenic potential and hormonal effects.
  • Explored differing views on the safety and risk associated with paraben exposure.

Abstract

Parabens are the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. The epidemiology, structural properties, allergenicity, hormonal properties, and hypotheses regarding the “paraben paradox” are addressed in this review.

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Cashman et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cc4cd48f933b5eed7e0bhttps://doi.org/10.2310/derm.1.2005.2050
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