[Contact sensitivity to lead].
A case of contact sensitization to lead is described which presented as an acute bullous contact dermatitis after application of an ointment containing lead oxide (unguentum diachylon Hebra). In patch testing, the patient reacted strongly to lead oxide and lead acetate. Further examination revealed a chronic lead intoxication with neurologic and labyrinthine involvement. As a painter, the patient had had professional contact with the lead paints up to 25 years ago for a period of 30 years. He had never noticed any contact allergies to his working materials.
D000368:Aged; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases
Kontaktallergie auf Blei.