title: Epoxy resin allergy from microscopy immersion oil.
abstract: A bacteriology technical officer presented with episodes of burning pruritus and urticarial-like lesions on the face and forearms. Patch testing was strongly positive for epoxy resin. The exposure was occupational to the re-formulation of microscopy immersion oil.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Gordon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology*; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel; D008853:Microscopy
chemical_list: D004853:Epoxy Resins