Cocamidopropyl betaine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

cocamidopropyl betaine (INCI-Kennzeichnung); known as the acronym CAPB.

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Surfactants and detergents, frequently used foam booster. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a frequent ingredient in hair conditioners. It also has mild antiseptic qualities; it is used in eye make-up removers (possible cause of contact dermatitis of the eyelids - see eyelid eczema below)

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  1. Schnuch A et al (2011) Is cocamidopropyl betaine a contact allergen? Analysis of network data and short review of the literature. ContactDermatitis 64: 203-21
  2. Shaughnessy CN et al (2014) Cutaneous delayed-type hypersensitivity in patients with atopic dermatitis: reactivity to surfactants. J Am Acad Dermatol 70: 704-708
  3. Welling JD et al (2014) Chronic eyelid dermatitis secondary to cocamidopropyl betaine allergy in a patient using baby shampoo eyelid scrubs. JAMA Ophthalmol 132: 357-359

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer