title: [Allergic contact eczema caused by m-xylylene-diamine in the polyurethane silk production].
abstract: We found m-xylylene diamine, a widespread additive in plastics, to be a very potent sensitizer. Patch tests with other diamines revealed in all four patients allergic cross reactions to benzylamine. Two persons had also acquired an additional allergy to ethylenediamine. In a 59-year-old man, the allergic contact dermatitis provoked the first manifestation of an atopic dermatitis.
authors: Klinik für Hautkrankheiten, Medizinischen Akademie Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, DDR.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Richter
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Kadner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001596:Benzylamines / Q000009:adverse effects; D003429:Cross Reactions; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004485:Eczema / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D011140:Polyurethanes; D014992:Xylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D001596:Benzylamines; D011140:Polyurethanes; D014992:Xylenes; C066883:1,3-xylenediamine
vernacular_title: Allergische Kontaktekzeme durch m-Xylylen-diamin in der Polyurethanseidenproduktion.