Allergic contact dermatitis from mercapto compounds.
Despite being well-known allergens, mercaptobenzothiazole and its derivatives continue to be widely used in natural and synthetic rubber, in the mining industry, and in a variety of nonrubber products. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology and the clinical characteristics of allergic contact dermatitis from mercapto compounds.
Adams
Alison K
AK
Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA.
Warshaw
Erin M
EM
D000485:Allergens; D052160:Benzothiazoles / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry
D000485:Allergens; D052160:Benzothiazoles; D013438:Sulfhydryl Compounds; C028000:dibenzothiazyl disulfide