Allergic contact dermatitis with a fertilizer containing hydrogen cyanamide (Dormex).
Cyanamide is a chemical substance used in the treatment of chronic alcoholism as well in agriculture as a fertilizer. We report the case of a 28-year-old healthy non-atopic man that developed a severe skin eruption after the accidental penetration of a small amount of Dormex (a plant growth regulator containing cyanamide) through the patient's gloves. Patch tests revealed positive reactions to Dormex 1% pet. and cyanamide at a dilution of 0.1% pet. and 1% pet. We discuss the causes of sensitization in a patients that regularly used protective measures during anti-parasites treatments.
Foti
Caterina
C
Department of Internal Medicine, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Unit of Dermatology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy. c.foti@dermatologia.uniba.it
Bonamonte
Domenico
D
Conserva
Anna
A
Pepe
Maria Luisa
ML
Soleo
Leonardo
L
Angelini
Gianni
G
D000328:Adult; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003484:Cyanamide / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D005308:Fertilizers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D051639:Gardening; D017575:Gloves, Protective; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000068656:Mometasone Furoate; D010328:Patch Tests; D011244:Pregnadienediols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D005308:Fertilizers; D011244:Pregnadienediols; D000068656:Mometasone Furoate; D003484:Cyanamide