Answer
Yes. Sodium lauryl sulphate and cetostearyl alcohol in the emulsifying wax can cause stinging, burning, itching, redness or contact dermatitis, particularly in children with atopic eczema.
Sources for this answer
- Emulsifying Ointment BP — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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