Allergic contact dermatitis with a fertilizer containing hydrogen cyanamide (Dormex).

Abstract

Cyanamide is a chemical substance used in the treatment of chronic alcoholism as well in agriculture as a fertilizer. We report the case of a 28-year-old healthy non-atopic man that developed a severe skin eruption after the accidental penetration of a small amount of Dormex (a plant growth regulator containing cyanamide) through the patient's gloves. Patch tests revealed positive reactions to Dormex 1% pet. and cyanamide at a dilution of 0.1% pet. and 1% pet. We discuss the causes of sensitization in a patients that regularly used protective measures during anti-parasites treatments.

• Authors: Caterina Foti, Domenico Bonamonte, Anna Conserva, Maria Luisa Pepe, Leonardo Soleo, Gianni Angelini
• Journal: Cutaneous and ocular toxicology (Cutan Ocul Toxicol) Vol. 27 Issue 1 Pg. 1-3 ( 2008) ISSN: 1556-9535 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 18330827 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Allergic Agents
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Fertilizers
• Pregnadienediols
• Mometasone Furoate
• Cyanamide

Topics

• Adult
• Anti-Allergic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (therapeutic use)
• Cyanamide (adverse effects, immunology)
• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (drug therapy, etiology, immunology)
• Fertilizers (adverse effects)
• Gardening
• Gloves, Protective
• Humans
• Male
• Mometasone Furoate
• Patch Tests
• Pregnadienediols (therapeutic use)
• Severity of Illness Index
• Treatment Outcome