Our study showed that ammoniated mercury is an emerging cosmetic allergen, showing an increased prevalence in recent years in Thailand. A focus is required on emerging cosmetic allergens and what may account for the upward trend of cosmetic contact dermatitis.

The prevalence of contact sensitization appears to have not changed much during the decade. Further study, involving patients from all institutions in Bangkok, would provide a more comprehensive view of contact allergens in the region and lead to the creation of a local standard series.

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The hospital housekeepers emerged as the job with the significantly higher prevalence rate of glove-related symptoms than that of the other job categories. Factors associated with glove-related cutaneous symptoms are frequency and duration of glove use, history of atopy, and history of allergy to fruit cross-reacting with latex. The quantity of glove use, history of atopy, and allergy to fruits cross-reacting with latex are risk factors for the occurrence of glove-related noncutaneous symptoms.

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