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Airborne exposure to methylisothiazolinone in paint causing allergic contact dermatitis: An A ustralian perspective
Author(s) -
Wright Annaliesa M,
Cahill Jennifer L
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/ajd.12384
Subject(s) - medicine , allergic contact dermatitis , dermatology , contact allergy , allergy , contact dermatitis , occupational exposure , environmental health , immunology
An alarming increase in contact allergy to methylisothiazolinone ( MI ) has been noted worldwide. Airborne exposure to MI in paint is an acknowledged occupational hazard. We present the first Australian report of airborne allergic contact dermatitis ( ACD) following exposure to wall paint containing MI .