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Diaminodiphenylmethane Sensitization in north‐eastern Italy from 1996 to 2012
Author(s) -
Zuliani F.,
Prodi A.,
Fortina A.B.,
Corradin M.T.,
Bovenzi M.,
Filon F. Larese
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/jdv.13992
Subject(s) - medicine , sensitization , environmental health , pediatrics , immunology
Background 4,4′‐Diaminodiphenylmethane ( DDM ) is an aromatic amine used as a hardener, insulator and anticorrosive. Exposure implies risk of being sensitized and developing contact dermatitis. Objective The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of contact sensitization to DDM among patients with contact dermatitis and the role of occupational exposure. Patients and Methods From 1996 to 2012, 24 056 consecutive patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis were patch tested in north‐eastern Italy. Individual characteristics were collected through a standardized questionnaire in eight departments of dermatology and occupational medicine. Results The overall prevalence of DDM sensitization was 2.5% ( n = 599) with a decreasing trend in considered years. Trieste area had the higher prevalence of sensitization (3.2%). Mechanics and chemical industry workers had a significant higher risk of being sensitized to DDM . Conclusion DDM sensitization is decreasing in years and is associated with some occupational exposures.