Atypical Pattern of Methacrylate Allergic Contact Dermatitis in a Dentist

  • Susana Brás Interna do Internato Complementar de Dermatovenereologia/Resident, Dermatology, Serviço de Dermatologia e Venereologia do Hospital Curry Cabral – Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Portugal
  • Cátia Alves Interna do Internato Complementar de Imunoalergologia/Resident, Immunoallergology Serviço de Imunoalergologia do Hospital Dona Estefânia – Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Portugal
  • Cristina Amaro Assistente Hospitalar de Dermatologia e Venereologia/Consultant, Dermatology, Serviço de Dermatologia e Venereologia do Hospital Curry Cabral – Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Portugal
  • Jorge Cardoso Director de Serviço de Dermatologia e Venereologia/Head of Dermatology Department, Serviço de Dermatologia e Venereologia do Hospital Curry Cabral – Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Portugal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.74.1.518
Keywords: Acrylates, Dermatitis, Allergic Contact, Occupational, Dentists, Methacrylates

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis to acrylates and methacrylates is common in dentists and dental prosthetic professionals. The authors present a case of an atypical localization of allergic contact dermatitis to methacrylates in a dentist in order to alert to this reality and to implement methods to prevent sensitization to these allergens.

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Published
2016-04-29
How to Cite
Brás, S., Alves, C., Amaro, C., & Cardoso, J. (2016). Atypical Pattern of Methacrylate Allergic Contact Dermatitis in a Dentist. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology, 74(1), 69-71. https://doi.org/10.29021/spdv.74.1.518
Issue
Vol 74 No 1 (2016): Janeiro - Março
Section
Grupo Português de Estudo das Dermites de Contacto (GPEDC)

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