Quantification of l ‐carvone in toothpastes available on the Swedish market

ConclusionThe majority of toothpastes on the Swedish market contain l‐carvone, but the concentration hardly relates to the advertised flavour or labelled ingredients. It is hitherto unknown whether the found concentrations are sufficient for induction of contact allergy in individuals with healthy oral mucosa or in those with oral lichenoid lesions or other mucosal disease.
Source: Contact Dermatitis - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research