Systemically induced contact dermatitis from dental rosin.
Rosin is a ubiquitous contact sensitizer which may be present in dental materials such as periodontal dressings, impression materials, cements, and cavity varnishes When a hypersensitive person is exposed to a sensitizer, allergic contact dermatitis/stomatitis may develop, most commonly after direct skin/mucosa contact with the sensitizer. However, widespread dermatitis may develop after systemic administration of the sensitizer, and this paper reports the case of a rosin-hypersensitive man who developed widespread eczematous dermatitis after dental treatment with a rosin-containing product.
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Department of Occupational Dermatology, General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
D001453:Balsams / Q000009:adverse effects; D002725:Chloroform / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011804:Quinolines / Q000009:adverse effects; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013638:Tars / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001453:Balsams; D011804:Quinolines; D012116:Resins, Plant; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D013638:Tars; D002725:Chloroform; C013893:rosin; C025080:Peruvian balsam