Shoe dermatitis in India.
105 patients with foot dermatitis, seen over a period of 18 months, were patch tested with various shoe allergens. 47 showed a positive reaction to 1 or more allergens. The majority of the cases (37-47) were chrome-positive. Positivity to plastic material was observed in 8, whereas rubber and rubber chemicals accounted for 5 cases. Of special interest were positive reactions to 1,3-diphenylguanidine in 3 and N-cyclohexyl-2-benzothiazolesulfenamide in 2 cases.
Bajaj
A K
AK
Department of Dermatology, M. L. N. Medical College, Allahabad (U.P.),India.
Gupta
S C
SC
Chatterjee
A K
AK
Singh
K G
KG
D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology; D002857:Chromium / Q000009:adverse effects; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D007194:India; D010328:Patch Tests; D010969:Plastics / Q000009:adverse effects; D012408:Rubber / Q000009:adverse effects; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013633:Tanning
D000485:Allergens; D010969:Plastics; D002857:Chromium; D012408:Rubber