title: Use of new "barrier socks" in contact allergic dermatitis.
abstract: We present the case of a fifty-year-old construction worker with contact allergic dermatitis in his feet. Given the limited results obtained with a costly topical therapy, we tried, for first time, using completely breathable "barrier socks", which solved the persistent problem in a matter of days. In addition to the improvement in the patient's quality of life and the renewed possibility of his wearing protective shoes, a net reduction in the costs incurred with topical therapy was also obtained.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Borghesan
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Bellotti
mesh_terms: D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005528:Foot / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects; D011091:Polyesters; D011192:Potassium Dichromate / Q000009:adverse effects; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000191:economics; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D011091:Polyesters; C029938:nickel sulfate; D009532:Nickel; D011192:Potassium Dichromate