title: [Protein contact dermatitis in a butcher].
abstract: Protein contact dermatitis is a disease primarily seen in food handlers. The usual presenting finding is hand dermatitis. It is triggered by an IgE-mediated food sensitization, so that after local exposure T cells are recruited and cause the dermatitis. The diagnosis is based on history, clinical features and demonstration of IgE-dependent sensitization, which can also cause contact urticaria and even contact anaphylaxis. We report a case of PCD in a butcher, who could continue his work due to adequate diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Allergologie und Dermatologie, Universitätsklinikum RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Deutschland. lvanstreels@ukaachen.de
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vanstreels
authors.forename: H F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Merk
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D005511:Food Handling; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000097:blood*; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D058751:Livestock / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D008460:Meat / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008462:Meat-Packing Industry; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D011200:Poultry / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins; D007073:Immunoglobulin E