Mixed occupational and iatrogenic allergic contact dermatitis in a hairdresser

Summary Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common occupational disease. Hairdressers and beauticians are at increased risk of occupational chronic hand eczema. We present a case of mixed occupational, non-occupational and iatrogenic ACD in a hairdresser which illustrates that delayed diagnosis c...

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Published in:Occupational medicine (Oxford) 2020-10, Vol.70 (7), p.523-526
Main Authors: Koblinski, J E, Hamann, D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Summary Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common occupational disease. Hairdressers and beauticians are at increased risk of occupational chronic hand eczema. We present a case of mixed occupational, non-occupational and iatrogenic ACD in a hairdresser which illustrates that delayed diagnosis can result in high morbidity, and unnecessary treatment and cost. A hairdresser with chronic hand and facial eczema failed medical management with topical steroids and dupilumab. Patch testing revealed contact allergy to multiple occupational exposures, home exposures and topical medicaments.
ISSN:0962-7480
1471-8405
DOI:10.1093/occmed/kqaa152