Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by epoxy chemicals: occupations, sensitizing products, and diagnosis

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by to epoxy products cannot always be diagnosed by the use of commercial test substances. Workplace products need to be tested.

Diaminodiphenylmethane Sensitization in north‐eastern Italy from 1996 to 2012

“…Hands were the most frequently involved skin area by contact dermatitis (this body site was involved in 35.2% of our patients sensitized to DDM) and this is in accordance with a relevant occupational role of this sensitization . Involvement of the hands (69%) together with facial symptoms (60%) were reported in subjects with occupational contact dermatitis related to epoxy chemicals …”

Tertiary prevention of occupational skin diseases: Prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis and pattern of patch test results

“…Replacement is apparently difficult, and preventive measures are not always effective or possible, especially as airborne ACD caused by MI in paints is not uncommon, which is underlined by the high proportion of face dermatitis among painters in our analysis. As reported by others, painters were, in addition, frequently sensitized to epoxy resin and epoxy resin system components, which are used in wall and floor coatings, varnishes, or glues, and may also cause airborne ACD . The increased prevalence of contact allergy to hydroxyethylacrylate is probably related to its occurrence in lacquers and varnishes …”

Independent contact allergy to bisphenol F epoxy resin: A case report

“…Because damaged skin facilitates the penetration of potential allergens, chronic allergic contact dermatitis with a "swimsuit distribution" in diapered infants can ensue. [1][2][3][4][5][6] In our case, the clinical history and the initial presentation of the lesions in the perineal area and inguinal folds were suggestive for an irritant diaper dermatitis that had probably facilitated penetration of allergens and led to a contact allergy from rubber chemicals. 4 Moreover, contact dermatitis from diapers due to rubber chemicals (mercaptobenzothiazole) or glues such as PTBFR has been reported.…”

“…1 Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol F epoxy resin (DGEBF-ER; CAS no. 1675-54-3) is among the most prevalent occupational industrial contact allergens nowadays.…”

“…[1][2][3] In this paper, we report a case of allergic diaper dermatitis in a 1-year-old boy, caused by benzothiazoles (mercapto compounds). [1][2][3] In this paper, we report a case of allergic diaper dermatitis in a 1-year-old boy, caused by benzothiazoles (mercapto compounds).…”