Contact dermatitis from Naphthol AS.

Abstract	Naphthol AS, a coupling agent in cotton dyeing, caused allergic contact dermatitis in 5 patients, sensitized from wearing a special kind of shirt. Patch tests with Naphthol AS and pieces of shirt were positive in all 5 patients. Analysis of 1 of the shirts revealed the presence of Naphthol AS. 1 patient with hand dermatitis and positive patch tests to Naphthol AS and nickel was a needlewoman, probably sensitized to Naphthol AS from occupational contact with clothes.
Authors	J Roed-Petersen, W Batsberg, E Larsen
Journal	Contact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 22 Issue 3 Pg. 161-3 (Mar 1990) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
PMID	2335089 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References	Coloring Agents Naphthols naphthol AS
Topics	Clothing Coloring Agents (adverse effects) Dermatitis, Contact (diagnosis, etiology) Environmental Exposure Female Humans Male Naphthols (adverse effects) Patch Tests

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