Hirudo extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Hirudo extract is an extract obtained from leeches (hirudo). The extract is used in cosmetic preparations and has a skin-caring effect. It is also used as a fragrance (reduces or inhibits the basic smell or taste of a product).

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Undesirable effects: Sensitization to systemic as well as local applications of hirudin is known (Smith KJ et al. 2001). Contact allergic reactions (contact allergic eczema, type IV allergy - Zollner TM et al.1996) to native hirudin have been described in isolated cases. During therapy with medical leeches, local contact allergic or irritant reactions can also be observed; anaphylactic systemic reactions are rare.

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  1. Smith KJ et al (2001) Delayed cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions to hirudin. Arch Pathol Lab Med 125:1585-1587. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11735695
  2. Zollner TM et al(1996) Type IV allergy to natural hirudin confirmed by in vitro stimulation with recombinant hirudin. Contact Dermatitis 35:59-60. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8896970

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer