1. Allergic contact dermatitis from pyridine in Karl Fischer reagent.
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Knegt-Junk, C., Geursen-Reitsma, L., and Van Joost, T.
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CONTACT dermatitis , *ALLERGIES , *PYRIDINE , *CASE studies , *CHEMICAL reagents , *SKIN diseases - Abstract
The article focuses on a case of allergic contact dermatitis caused due to pyridine in Karl Fischer reagent. A 36-year-old laboratory technician developed eczema on fingertips and interdigital spaces of both hands after working for 6 months in a chemical laboratory. In spite of strict avoidance of allergens, there was still gradual worsening of her hand dermatitis. She was therefore tested with various occupational contactants. The only positive reaction was observed with Karl Fischer reagent containing pyridine mix. Pyridine itself was most probably responsible for the allergic reactions.
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- 1993
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