Open AccessAllergic contact dermatitis to isothiazolinones in a rubber factory: A case report
Author(s) -
Hrairi Anouare,
Kotti Nada,
Baklouti Massara,
Bahloul Emna,
Sellami Imen,
Dhouib Feriel,
Hammami Kaouthar Jmal,
Masmoudi Mohamed Larbi,
Turki Hamida,
Hajjaji Mounira
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6186
Subject(s) - medicine , allergic contact dermatitis , dermatology , contact dermatitis , factory (object oriented programming) , natural rubber , allergy , immunology , composite material , computer science , programming language , materials science
Isothiazolinones, used as preservative, are known to be skin sensitizers. Although cosmetics represent their main source, occupational exposure may be a significant origin of eczema. While allergic eczema related to these derivates have been reported in a number of professional sectors, their presence in the same workplace was not common.