BACKGROUND A few cases on primary sensitization by, and occupational contact dermatitis from, methylisothiazolinone in paints and glues have been published. In cosmetics, methylisothiazoline (MI) is permitted in a concentration of 100 p.p.m., while 15 p.p.m. for the mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazoline (MCI/MI). OBJECTIVES To present cases of sensitization to, and al...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate sensitization to chemicals present in work environment after an outbreak of contact dermatitis in workers of vehicle equipment factory, exposed to polyurethane foam, based on 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). MATERIAL AND METHODS From among 300 employees, 21 individuals reporting work-related skin and/or respiratory tract symptoms underwent clinical examination, ...

Allergic Contact Dermatitis to p-phenylenediamine and Some of its Reaction Products E. Young*, E. Zimerson, C. Svedman, M. Bruze Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden *Corresponding author: Dr. Ewa Young Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology Skåne University Hospital 205 02 Malmö, Sweden, Tel: +46-4...

A 50-year-old healthy man was seen at the outpatient clinic after he had suffered two episodes of skin lesions on his left knee, right wrist, and left ring finger (Fig. 1a,b). A few hours after he had finished his work, these lesions appeared as burning, indurated redness, developing into tense blisters within 24 hr. The lesions healed without scar formation within 10 days. An occupational derm...

Nickel is the major cause of allergic contact dermatitis in the general population, both among children and adults, as well as in large occupational groups. This metal is used in numerous industrial and consumer products, including stainless steel, magnets, metal plating, coinage, and special alloys, and is therefore almost impossible to completely avoid in daily life. Nickel contact dermatitis...

Methylmethacrylate was first reported in 1941 as a cause of contact dermatitis. Since then, occupational contact allergies to acrylates in dentistry, orthopedic surgery, printing industry and industry have been reported, but few reports are found in the literature as a consequence of the contact with sculptured artificial acrylic nails which are increasingly popular. We describe here 3 patients...

This study was conducted to 1) evaluate the personal selection and use of protective gloves against bloodborne pathogens and management of glove selection in the workplace, 2) survey the experience with occupational dermatitis and other allergic symptoms, 3) explore the relationships between occupational dermatitis experience and glove use, and 4) determine the impact of glove selection upon oc...

Epoxy resins, widely used as adhesives or coatings in construction, boat and aeroplane building, plastic and other industries and trades (1–3), are a frequent cause of occupational allergic contact dermatitis (1–6). Epoxy resin based on diglycidylether of bisphenol A is the main allergen responsible but sensitization can also develop to other components, including the hardeners and reactive dil...