School desk dermatitis. Primary irritant contact dermatitis to fiberglass

Fiberglass dermatitis microepidemic in a primary school

“…Our cases only differ from these in that fibreglasses were released through an artifactual hole in the wall. Fiberglass dermatitis in a school has been yet described but due to direct contact with school desks (11).…”

Fiberglass dermatitis: clinical presentations, prevention, and treatment – a review of literatures

“…One of the first reported cases of fiberglass dermatitis was an 8-year-old girl with a pruritic dermatitis on her posterior thighs after being in contact with FRP school chairs. 17 Fiberglass dermatitis can also be acquired through airborne contact, observed in a case report describing children and teachers from the same classroom presenting with an acute skin eruption. 18 A high concentration of fiberglass (larger than 7 lm in diameter) was found in the indoor air, and diagnosis of fiberglass dermatitis was confirmed by a skin-stripping test that showed fiberglass fragments larger than 6 lm.…”

“…Other possible skin lesions include erythema, vesicles, desquamation, hyperkeratosis, and lichenification. 2,17 Fiberglass dermatitis may present without visible skin lesions; instead it may present with a tingling sensation at the folds of the skin or on the areas of the body where their clothing was most fitted. 20 Fibers can also accumulate on the flexural aspects of wrists, elbows, and popliteal areas with symptoms that are exacerbated by sweat.…”

“…Children may be exposed to fiberglass at home, school, or on playgrounds. One of the first reported cases of fiberglass dermatitis was an 8‐year‐old girl with a pruritic dermatitis on her posterior thighs after being in contact with FRP school chairs . Fiberglass dermatitis can also be acquired through airborne contact, observed in a case report describing children and teachers from the same classroom presenting with an acute skin eruption .…”

“…The mechanical irritation from the fibers will manifest as scratch marks and small papules, occasionally presenting as excoriated papules or pustules if the papules become infected. Other possible skin lesions include erythema, vesicles, desquamation, hyperkeratosis, and lichenification . Fiberglass dermatitis may present without visible skin lesions; instead it may present with a tingling sensation at the folds of the skin or on the areas of the body where their clothing was most fitted .…”