Allergic contact dermatitis to epoxy resin in immersion oil for light microscopy.
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by immersion oil used for microscopy is a recently recognized phenomenon. We report a case with characteristic findings of periorbital erythema and edema in a cytogenetics technician. Positive patch test responses to epoxy resin, epoxy acrylate, and the immersion oil were noted. This case represents yet another contact allergic reaction, possibly airborne, to epoxy resin present in immersion oil used for microscopy.
el-Azhary
Rokea A
RA
Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
Yiannias
James A
JA
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017575:Gloves, Protective; D006801:Humans; D017056:Medical Laboratory Personnel; D008853:Microscopy; D009821:Oils / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage
D004853:Epoxy Resins; D009821:Oils; D013256:Steroids