title: Contact allergy to p-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin and zinc diethyldithiocarbamate in a wet suit.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Donata
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Martellotta
authors.forename: Luisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Di Costanzo
authors.forename: Mariana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cafiero
authors.forename: Serena
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: La Bella
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Balato
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D012117:Resins, Synthetic; C014273:p-tert-butylphenolformaldehyde resin; D009387:Neoprene; D004050:Ditiocarb