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Allergic chromium dermatitis from wearing 'chromium-free' footwear.

Authors :
Thyssen, Jacob P.
Jellesen, Morten S.
Møller, Per
Menné, Torkil
Johansen, Jeanne D.
Source :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873). Mar2014, Vol. 70 Issue 3, p185-187. 2p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 46-year-old atopic woman with chronic dermatitis on her left planar on both feet. The patient underwent patch testing which reveals reactivity to chromium. The study showed the need for dermatologists to examine the validity of chromium-free footwear in patient with foot dermatitis and chromium allergy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01051873
Volume :
70
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Contact Dermatitis (01051873)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94576534
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.12189