Persistent allergic contact dermatitis to plastic toilet seats.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2011
Abstract
Allergic contact dermatitis to various components of toilet seats is being recognized and reported with increasing frequency. This report details the case of an young girl who was found to be allergic to plastic found in both a toilet seat and a school chair. It highlights particular problems with patch testing young children and the difficulty in confirming allergy to plastics.
Volume
28
Issue
5
First Page
587
Last Page
590
ISSN
1525-1470
Published In/Presented At
Heilig, S., Adams, D. R., & Zaenglein, A. L. (2011). Persistent allergic contact dermatitis to plastic toilet seats. Pediatric dermatology, 28(5), 587–590. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1470.2010.01211.x
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
21517949
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article
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