title: Contact allergy to Duraphat.
abstract: Skin-sensitizing rosin is present in Duraphat, a fluoride varnish used all over the world. Two cases of hypersensitivity to Duraphat are presented: a dental nurse with dermatitis of the hand and a patient with allergic contact stomatitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Isaksson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bruze
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Björkner
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Niklasson
mesh_terms: D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D012116:Resins, Plant; C023807:sodium fluoride topical preparation; C013893:rosin; D012969:Sodium Fluoride