Allergic contact dermatitis due to para-tertiary-butylcatechol in a resin operator.
Para-tertiary-butylcatechol (PTBC) is a rare but potent contact allergen. This is a report of occupational allergic contact dermatitis to PTBC in a resin operator.
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Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia. scfa@onaustralia.com.au
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D000328:Adult; D002396:Catechols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D012117:Resins, Synthetic / Q000009:adverse effects
D002396:Catechols; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; C038096:tert-butylcatechol