salicylates and Dermatitis--Occupational

Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Candidiasis; Child, Preschool; Dermatitis; Dermatitis, Atopic; Dermatitis, Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Dermatitis, Seborrheic; Eczema; Environmental Exposure; Female; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Hyperhidrosis; Infant; Male; Photosensitivity Disorders; Saccharomyces cerevisiae; Salicylates; Steroids; Sulfur

Topics: Anacardic Acids; Brazil; Case-Control Studies; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Female; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Plants, Toxic; Resorcinols; Salicylates

We report 3 cases of allergic contact dermatitis behind the ears from wearing the same brand of industrial safety spectacles. In each case, a positive patch test was obtained with scrapings of the plastic frame. In 2 cases further patch tests with constituents of the plastic were carried out; positive patch tests were obtained with phenyl salicylate. Phenyl salicylate is used as an ultraviolet inhibitor in some cellulose acetate butyrate and cellulose acetate propionate formulae. It has previously been reported as a contact sensitizer from its use as a sun screen in a lip salve. Positive patch test reactions were also obtained variously in these patients with balsam of Peru, resorcinol monobenzoate, and epoxy resin.

Topics: Adult; Dermatitis, Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Eye Protective Devices; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Protective Devices; Salicylates

Topics: Adult; Dermatitis, Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Female; Humans; Nitrazepam; Pigmentation Disorders; Salicylates; Skin Pigmentation