| Contact urticaria from xylene. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9601901 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Xylene is widely used in medical technology, but there are many concerns about its safety. A 52-year-old woman, employed as a histotechnician, presented with burning, swollen hands. Patch testing and a visit to her place of work confirmed exposure and sensitivity, in the form of contact urticaria, to xylene. The use of xylene-resistant gloves resulted in clearing of the dermatitis. Establishing the diagnosis of contact urticaria from xylene allowed the patient to be cured of her dermatitis and continue working. |
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Authors:
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R R Weiss; C Mowad |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of contact dermatitis : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society Volume: 9 ISSN: 1046-199X ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Contact Dermatitis Publication Date: 1998 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-07-09 Completed Date: 1998-07-09 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9100472 Medline TA: Am J Contact Dermat Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 125-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4283, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
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etiology Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology* Female Hand Dermatoses / chemically induced* Humans Laboratory Personnel* Middle Aged Urticaria / chemically induced* Xylenes / adverse effects* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Xylenes |
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