Cutaneous and systemic sequelae from exposure to 2-vinylpyridine.
We present the case of an employee of a chemical production factory who became sensitized to 2-vinylpyridine despite wearing full protective polyvinyl chloride clothing. He developed severe dermatitis at the site of contact, secondary eczematization over the flexures and periungual areas, as well as marked systemic upset. Pyridines are known sensitizers although this reaction pattern has not previously been described.
Rajpar
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SF
Birmingham Skin Centre, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH, UK. sfr@blueyonder.co.uk
Jackson
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JR
Foulds
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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; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D011725:Pyridines / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000485:Allergens; D011725:Pyridines; C030953:2-vinylpyridine