title: Anaphylactic reaction in a hairdresser due to sensitization to persulphates.
abstract: Severe occupational systemic reactions to persulphates have rarely been described and if so mainly after skin contact with bleaching products. We report the first case of a hairdresser with an allergy to persulphates obtained during professional work, who developed anaphylaxis caused by persulphates present in dental cement during dental treatment. This case documents that sensitization to occupational allergens can induce severe systemic reactions outside the workplace. Additionally, it also recommends the need for greater awareness of medical professionals, including dentists, of the possibility of anaphylaxis in patients with occupational allergy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Lodz, Poland, klen.an@interia.pl.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kleniewska
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiszniewska
authors.affiliation: Organization, Supervision and Training Department, Regional Center of Occupational Medicine, Prophylactic and Therapeutic Center in Lodz, 91-205 Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Krawczyk-Szulc
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nowakowska-Świrta
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Diseases and Environmental Health, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, 91-348 Lodz, Poland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walusiak-Skorupa
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D058206:Hair Bleaching Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006203:Hair Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D058206:Hair Bleaching Agents; D006203:Hair Preparations
keywords: Anaphylaxis; dental cement; hairdressers; occupational skin disease; persulphates.