Inhibition of irritation and contact hypersensitivity by ethacrynic acid

Wille, JJ; Kydonieus, AF; Kalish, RS

HERO ID

1802921

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1998

Language

English

PMID

9885413

HERO ID 1802921
In Press No
Year 1998
Title Inhibition of irritation and contact hypersensitivity by ethacrynic acid
Authors Wille, JJ; Kydonieus, AF; Kalish, RS
Journal Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology
Volume 11
Issue 4-5
Page Numbers 279-288
Abstract The immunosuppressive effect of topical ethacrynic acid (ECA) was tested on both the induction and elicitation phases of contact sensitization in a mouse model. ECA (0.5% in vehicle) reduced the sensitization response by >50% when the sensitizer was either dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), oxazalone (OX) or para-phenylenediamine (PPD), and was applied 1 day later to the ECA-pretreated skin site. The immunosuppressive effect of combining ECA with either hydrocortisone or with cis-urocanic acid was also tested. An additive suppressive effect was observed with ECA in both combinations. The effect of ECA (1% in vehicle) on blocking the elicitation phase was also examined in a mouse ear edema assay. ECA was highly effective in preventing the challenge response in mice previously sensitized to either DNCB, OX or PPD. ECA (1% in vehicle) was also tested for its ability to inhibit contact irritation. ECA (1% in vehicle) was highly effective in preventing ear edema due to topically applied skin irritants including arachidonic acid, capsaicin, lactic acid, phorbol myristate acetate, trans-retinoic acid, and sodium lauryl sulfate. ECA may be useful for both prophylaxis and therapeutic treatment of diverse skin conditions including contact dermatitis, eczema, and other related allergic skin disorders.
Doi 10.1159/000029838
Pmid 9885413
Wosid WOS:000078281600012
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Language Text English
Keyword allergic contact dermatitis; ethacrynic acid; skin irritation; skin sensitization