title: Occupational contact dermatitis to gold.
abstract: A case of occupational contact dermatitis to gold is presented. This is uncommon as gold is relatively insoluble. Allergic contact dermatitis to gold is confirmed by patch testing with gold sodium thiosulfate 0.5% in petrolatum. Occupational contact dermatitis in the gold industry can be reduced by providing workers with more protective gear and better ventilation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Fremantle Hospital, Australia.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Delaney
mesh_terms: D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006046:Gold / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests
chemical_list: D006046:Gold