Allergic contact dermatitis from ethylcyanoacrylate in an office worker with artificial nails led to months of sick leave

Nail cosmetics

“…Withdrawal delirium with acute renal failure [21] Acute toxicity in 9 and 15 month olds [22,23] Rapid onset of coma, respiratory depression [24] Fatal and nonfatal intoxication [25] Nail adhesive Methyl acrylate Skin sensitizer [26] Respiratory sensitizer [27] Ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate Allergic contact dermatitis [28] Occupational asthma [29] Acrylic nails Methacrylate paresthesia [30] Eyelid dermatitis [31] Allergic contact dermatitis [32] Occupational asthma [33] Hydroxyethyl methacrylate Allergic contact dermatitis (occupational) [34] Benzoyl peroxide Allergic contact dermatitis (occupational) [35] Gel nails UV light Nonmelanoma skin cancer [36] Photobonded gel nails Allergic contact dermatitis [37] the nail polish was kept on for several months or when it was re-applied without removing the first coat and also when a primer base coat was not applied. [41] Nickel-sensitive patients may develop an allergic contact dermatiis due to the adornments.…”

Allergenic potential of cosmetic ingredients

“…Kathon CG is mainly used in shampoos. [3] Formic acid Irritating properties, causes skin congestion, which is also used in some cosmetic preparations [38] Salicylic acid It should not be an ingredient of preparations for children below the age of 3 years [39] Ethanol Irritating effects on the skin are observed after the use of high concentrations of ethanol solutions (above 30%) [21] For the safety of individuals, preservatives in food products and in cosmetics should prevent microbiological impurities. However, in cosmetics, their amounts should be minimum and they should have the following properties -broad-spectrum of action against micro-organisms, combined effects with other cosmetic ingredients, good toxicological profile, and contribute to a reduction in production costs [17].…”

“…Acrylic nails cause contact eczema on the hands, cheeks, chin and nose tip. The other symptoms involve cases of onycholysis, onychodystrophy, paresthesia and permanent nail damage [3,45]. The components of polymerization -methacrylic acid and its derivative butyl methacrylate are absorbed through the airway, skin and gastrointestinal tract inducing allergy symptoms.…”

“…The issue also regards cosmetics as a source of allergies, poisonings and infections [1,2,3,4]. Cosmetics are substances or mixtures designed for external contact with the human body, i.e.…”

Hand Hygiene

“…856 Allergic contact dermatitis resulting in months of sick leave has been reported in an office worker with artificial nails. 978 Long, sharp fingernails, either natural or artificial, can puncture gloves easily. 123 They may also limit HCWs' performance in hand hygiene practices.…”