Contact dermatitis: a practice parameter

Beltrani, Vincent S.; Bernstein, I. Leonard; Cohen, David E.; Fonacier, Luz

doi:10.1016/s1081-1206(10)60811-3

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“…The patch test is considered to be indicative for a delayed type contact allergy which requires a previous exposition to the allergen [8][9][10]. For two patients, additionally a prick test was conducted because the reaction occurred within a very short period of time after the exposure, being indicative for an immediate type (type I) of allergy, for which the prick test would be adequate for verification [11].…”

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A rare allergy to a polyether dental impression material

et al. 2011

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Polyether impression materials have been used in dentistry for more than 40 years. Allergic reactions to these materials such as reported in the 1970s ceased after replacement of a catalyst. Very recently, however, patients have started to report symptoms that suggest a new allergic reaction from polyether impression materials. Here, we report on the results of allergy testing with polyether impression materials as well as with its components. Eight patients with clinical symptoms of a contact allergy (swelling, redness or blisters) after exposure to a polyether impression material were subjected to patch tests, two of them additionally to a prick test. A further patient with atypical symptoms of an allergy (nausea and vomiting after contact with a polyether impression material in the oral cavity) but with a history of other allergic reaction was also patch tested. The prick tests showed no immediate reactions in the two patients tested. In the patch tests, all eight patients with typical clinical symptoms showed positive reactions to the mixed polyether impression materials, to the base paste or to a base paste component. The patient with the atypical clinical symptoms did not show any positive patch test reactions. Polyether impression materials may evoke type IV allergic reactions. The causative agent was a component of the base paste. In consideration of the widespread use of this impression material (millions of applications per year) and in comparison to the number of adverse reactions from other dental materials, the number of such allergic reactions is very low. In very scarce cases, positive allergic reactions to polyether impression materials are possible.

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“…Epicutaneously applied patch tests are the standardized diagnostic procedures to confirm allergic contact dermatitis [1].…”

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“…It is established that a screening battery of patch tests is best developed by using standardized sets of allergens previously calibrated with respect to nonirritant concentrations and compatibility with the test vehicle. Reading and interpretation of patch tests should conform to principles developed by the International Contact Dermatitis Research Group and the North American Contact Dermatitis Research Group [1]. The patch test procedures have been improved over the years.…”

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“…While medical treatment does not differ from general rules, the identification and avoidance of contact with the offending agent(s) are key to the success of allergic contact dermatitis treatment [1]. Moreover, visiting the workplace may be essential in the effective treatment and prevention of contact dermatitis.…”

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“…Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) is an inflammatory disease related to workplace exposure [1]. It is estimated that more than 13 million workers in the USA are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin.…”

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Contact dermatitis: a practice parameter

Cited by 51 publications

References 246 publications

A rare allergy to a polyether dental impression material

A rare allergy to a polyether dental impression material

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