title: Cross-sensitization patterns in acrylate allergies.
abstract: Five subjects developed allergic contact dermatitis to one or more acrylate components used in a commercial adhesive tape. Patch testing to acrylic monomers was performed to examine their cross-reaction patterns. Two subjects with broad cross-reactions to acrylates did not react to methyl methacrylate or the alkyl methacrylate that corresponded to the acrylate which induced the sensitization. Methyl methacrylate may not be adequate as a screen for many acrylates used commercially.
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008689:Methacrylates; D010328:Patch Tests; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D008689:Methacrylates