Endemic air-borne contact dermatitis? Frequent occurrence of a rare contact allergy in a waste collection facility
Autor(en): | Skudlik, C. Meyer, E. Allmers, H. Domagalski, E. John, S. M. |
Stichwörter: | Air-borne contact dermatitis; Contact dermatitis; Dermatology; HAIRDRESSERS; Occupational dermatoses; p-Aminodiphenylamine; Patch testing | Erscheinungsdatum: | 2011 | Herausgeber: | SPRINGER HEIDELBERG | Journal: | HAUTARZT | Volumen: | 62 | Ausgabe: | 10 | Startseite: | 765 | Seitenende: | 769 | Zusammenfassung: | Numerous cases of work-related air-borne contact dermatitis of the face were encountered in a waste collection facility. Potential allergens contained in the dust at the facility could be identified. In 5 of 7 symptomatic workers a type-IV sensitization to p-aminodiphenylamine could be documented. Since there is no commercial patch test preparation for p-aminodiphenylamine available, it had to be prepared for each patient individually. After identifying the allergen, a change in the work routine led to a reduction of dust emissions and afterwards no cases of air-borne contact dermatitis of the face recurred. |
ISSN: | 00178470 | DOI: | 10.1007/s00105-011-2215-9 |
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