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[Problems arising from the use of cosmetics on the lid margin (author's transl)]. 1980

R Haddad, and G Zehetbauer

Report on clinical and histopathological changes of the conjunctiva after long-term use of cosmetics containing carbon black (mascara, eyeliner) on the lid margin. Penetration of tiny pigmented particles into the stroma of the conjunctiva initially causes a follicular reaction which is evidently toxic, and later, results in a chronic follicular-papillary reaction.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D006984	Hypertrophy	General increase in bulk of a part or organ due to CELL ENLARGEMENT and accumulation of FLUIDS AND SECRETIONS, not due to tumor formation, nor to an increase in the number of cells (HYPERPLASIA).	Hypertrophies
D003358	Cosmetics	Substances intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are skin creams, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail polishes, eye and facial makeup preparations, permanent waves, hair colors, toothpastes, and deodorants, as well as any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Office of Cosmetics Fact Sheet (web page) Feb 1995)	Personal Care Products,Care Product, Personal,Care Products, Personal,Personal Care Product,Product, Personal Care,Products, Personal Care
D005141	Eyelid Diseases	Diseases involving the EYELIDS.	Disease, Eyelid,Diseases, Eyelid,Eyelid Disease
D005260	Female		Females
D005499	Folliculitis	Inflammation of follicles, primarily hair follicles.	Sycosis,Folliculitides,Sycoses
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man