Epoxy resin allergy from microscopy immersion oil.
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.
Lee
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Department of Dermatology, Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, Australia.
Gordon
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Gordon
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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
D004853:Epoxy Resins