Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from bisphenol A in vinyl gloves.
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by polyvinyl chloride gloves is rarely reported, and in only 2 cases was bisphenol A considered to be the responsible sensitizer. We report a patient with occupational hand dermatitis after the use of a new type of high-density vinyl (HDV) gloves. Patch tests showed positive (++) reactions to both used and new HDV gloves and to bisphenol A. Chemical analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry demonstrated the presence of bisphenol A in the HDV gloves. Replacement by nitrile rubber gloves resulted in complete clearance of the hand dermatitis.
Matthieu
Lucretia
L
Department of Dermatology, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium. lucretiamatthieu@hotmail.com
Godoi
Ana F L
AF
Lambert
Julien
J
Van Grieken
René
R
D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D017575:Gloves, Protective / Q000009:adverse effects; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D010636:Phenols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000098826:Bisphenol A Compounds
D000485:Allergens; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D010636:Phenols; C006780:bisphenol A; D000098826:Bisphenol A Compounds