Fig. 23.1 Axillary dermatitis from the fragrance present in a deodorant 23.4.4 Make-Ups Such as Foundations, Eye Shadows and Lipsticks Leave on skin care products are a common source of…

Fig. 7.1 Systemic chronic drug photosensitivity, with symmetrical lesions involving the face and V of the neck and forearms, with protection of the area covered by the wrist watch Fig….

Environment or purpose of use Product Medical Protection gloves, finger cots, catheters, tubes, stopper, sealings, splints, wound dressings, bandages, condoms, hot water bag, implants (mostly silicone) Laboratory Protections gloves, Peleus…

Metal Country/region, period Dermatitis patients General population Ref.   n W M Total n W M Total  Ni Europe, 1985–2010a 180,390 17–32 3–10 12–25     [11] Europe 2005–2006 19,793   19–24     [12] Denmark…

Stage 1 Localized urticaria (redness and swelling) Immediate contact dermatitis (eczema – protein contact dermatitis) Itching, tingling, or burning sensation Stage 2 Generalized urticaria Stage 3 Bronchial asthma (wheezing) Rhinitis,…

Material Subtypes Main allergens Leather  Chromium Rubber Natural rubber latex (NRL) NRL, rubber additives Nitrile Rubber additives Other synthetic rubber Rubber additives Plastic Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Large number of rare…

Fig. 17.1 A dentist with allergic contact dermatitis on his fingertips from 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (2-HEMA) in a bonding product. The dentist never wore gloves In dental patients it is the…

Concentration and vehicle Epoxy resin Bisphenol A 1.0 % pet Bisphenol F 0.25 % pet Epichlorohydrin Epoxy resin mixes Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A No standard allergen Diethylenetetramine 1 %…

Allergen Location Shoe component Avoid Mercaptobenzothiazole and thiurams Dorsum of foot sparing webspace Rubber Neoprene adhesives Leather finish coats Rubber foam uppers + insoles Dibenzothiazyl disulfide (MBT mix) Sole of…

Fig. 9.1 Insidious onset of irritant contact dermatitis in a 17-year-old hairdressing apprentice Fig 9.2 Progressing irritant contact dermatitis in a 32-year-old construction worker, showing redness, infiltration, scaling, and fissuring…