title: Airborne exposure to methylisothiazolinone in paint causing allergic contact dermatitis: An Australian perspective.
abstract: An alarming increase in contact allergy to methylisothiazolinone (MI) has been noted worldwide. Airborne exposure to MI in paint is an acknowledged occupational hazard. We present the first Australian report of airborne allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following exposure to wall paint containing MI.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors: Annaliesa M
authors: AM
authors: Wright
authors: Occupational Dermatology Research and Education Centre, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors: Jennifer L
authors: JL
authors: Cahill
keywords: airborne; allergic contact dermatitis; eczema; methylisothiazolinone; paint; patch test