Chloroxylenol causing hand dermatitis in a plumber.
Chloroxylenol use has increased and is found in many over-the-counter preparations. Although not a common sensitizer, chloroxylenol's role as a contact allergen and relevance, when positive patch tests are found, is often high. Pre-patch test assessment generally does not identify chloroxylenol as a causative agent. It is increasingly found in liquid soaps particularly in industry and specifically in the health care environment. Even as a wash-off product, this allergen can be a hidden cause of allergic contact dermatitis.
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Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012498:Sanitary Engineering; D012915:Soaps / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014992:Xylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000485:Allergens; D012915:Soaps; D014992:Xylenes; C007027:chloroxylenol