title: Toxic epidermal necrolysis following allergic contact dermatitis caused by occupational exposure to ultraviolet-cured inks.
abstract: Erythema multiforme is a relatively common skin disorder; the most common cause is herpes simplex infection, but topical sensitivities reportedly also provoke this reaction. We report here a case that progressed to toxic epidermal necrolysis due to contact with ultraviolet (UV)-cured inks. The diagnosis was confirmed by patch tests to acrylates in the UV-cured inks, histopathological studies of the lesions, and positive patch test to 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, 23-3 Matsuoka-Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji, Fukui 910-1193, Japan.
authors.forename: Toshiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ido
authors.forename: Takahiro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kiyohara
authors.forename: Hidenori
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: Yuka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yamaguchi
authors.forename: Daisuke
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tani
authors.forename: Masanobu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kumakiri
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007281:Ink; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone