Antimicrobial Allergy From Polyvinyl Chloride Gloves

摘要: Background Contact allergy to plastic gloves is rare. Benzisothiazolinone a biocide that mainly used in industrial settings. We first suspected delayed-type contact benzisothiazolinone from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 2004. looked through our medical records 1991 2005 find similar cases. Observations found total of 8 patients who are allergic and had exacerbations their hand dermatitis while using PVC gloves. Patch testing revealed 3 them weak or doubtful reactions the glove materials. Six Evercare Soft, Medi-Point, Derma Grip gloves, which chemical analysis were shown contain 9 32 ppm benzisothiazolinone. Seven worked dentistry health care 1 farming. All for many years. Conclusions To knowledge, there have been no previous reports antimicrobial agents widely as manufacture disposable Small amounts may sensitize those already dermatitis. recommend all with should be patch tested