Contact allergy to p-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate in a wet suit.
Rubber materials are common causes of contact dermatitis. Neoprene is a special synthetic rubber used in many products (eg, wet suits, elastic supports, gloves, shoes, and orthopedic devices). A 31-year-old man was admitted to our dermatoallergologic clinic with the development of a generalized itching erythematovesicular eruption. He reported that clinical manifestations occurred after he wore a neoprene wet suit that he was used to wearing for water sports. Although allergic contact dermatitis from a wet suit is not uncommon, it is usually due to thiourea derivatives whereas our patient presented with contact allergy to p-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate.
Martellotta
Donata
D
Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Di Costanzo
Luisa
L
Cafiero
Mariana
M
La Bella
Serena
S
Balato
Anna
A
D000328:Adult; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004050:Ditiocarb / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004242:Diving; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009387:Neoprene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010328:Patch Tests; D012117:Resins, Synthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019876:Sports Equipment / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012117:Resins, Synthetic; C014273:p-tert-butylphenolformaldehyde resin; D009387:Neoprene; D004050:Ditiocarb