title: Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to silver and colophonium in a jeweler.
abstract: The aim of this study was to determine any occupationally relevant allergic contact sensitizations in hand dermatitis in a jeweler. Patch test with European Standard, vehicle, medicaments, and metal series (Finn chambers on Scanpor) was performed. Readings were taken on day 2 and day 4. Allergic positive reaction to colophonium 20% pet and silver nitrate 0.5% aq was detected. The contact sensitivities to silver and colophonium seem to be occupationally relevant in this case.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, England.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Gawkrodger
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005542:Forearm; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D012116:Resins, Plant / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012834:Silver / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D012116:Resins, Plant; D012834:Silver; C013893:rosin