Epoxy Resin Contact Dermatitis.
- Author:
Hee Chul EUN
;
Tae Young YOUN
;
Joon Mo YANG
;
Yoo Shin LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adhesives;
Construction Industry;
Dermatitis, Contact*;
Eyeglasses;
Glass;
Occupations;
Paint;
Paintings;
Patch Tests
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1984;22(2):245-248
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Epoxy resins,which are irritant and allergen, are now used for surface coatings, electrical insulations, adhesives, and construction industry throughout the world. However, epoxy resin contact dermatitis has not been reported in the Korean literature. We report two cases of epoxy resin contact dermatitis which were occupationally related. They have been in the same work, painting dye and resin mixtures on the glasses for decoration. They showed positive patch test reactions to epoxy resin 1, and their own materials containing resins and accelerators which were proved to be -countinue-
