Airborne allergic contact dermatitis caused by coffee beans in a coffee roaster

Airborne allergic contact dermatitis from polystyrene foam in an architect student

“…Airborne allergic dermatitis, a subtype of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), arises when airborne allergenic particles interact with the skin, culminating in localized skin rashes. Additionally, it can cause ocular or respiratory symptoms 1 …”

“…Additionally, it can cause ocular or respiratory symptoms. 1 Polystyrene (PS), a synthetic polymer stemming from the polymerization of styrene or vinylbenzene monomers 2 finds broad applications in plastics, modified rubber, resins and insulation, both as sheets and moulding pellets. Specifically, moulded polystyrene is recognized as styrofoam, a material notorious for emitting minute airborne particles, potentially causing respiratory discomfort and other health issues.…”