Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from bisphenol A in vinyl gloves.

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by polyvinyl chloride gloves is rarely reported, and in only 2 cases was bisphenol A considered to be the responsible sensitizer. We report a patient with occupational hand dermatitis after the use of a new type of high-density vinyl (HDV) gloves. Patch tests showed positive (++) reactions to both used and new HDV gloves and to bisphenol A. Chemical analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry demonstrated the presence of bisphenol A in the HDV gloves. Replacement by nitrile rubber gloves resulted in complete clearance of the hand dermatitis.

• Authors: Lucretia Matthieu, Ana F L Godoi, Julien Lambert, René Van Grieken
• Journal: Contact dermatitis (Contact Dermatitis) Vol. 49 Issue 6 Pg. 281-3 (Dec 2003) ISSN: 0105-1873 [Print] England
• PMID: 15025698 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Allergens
• Benzhydryl Compounds
• Phenols
• bisphenol A

Topics

• Adult
• Allergens (adverse effects)
• Benzhydryl Compounds
• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Dermatitis, Occupational (diagnosis, etiology, pathology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Gloves, Protective (adverse effects)
• Hand Dermatoses (chemically induced, diagnosis, pathology)
• Humans
• Patch Tests
• Phenols (adverse effects)