Australas J Dermatol. 1999 Nov;40(4):228-9.

Epoxy resin allergy from microscopy immersion oil.

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Department of Dermatology, Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, Australia.

Abstract

A bacteriology technical officer presented with episodes of burning pruritus and urticarial-like lesions on the face and forearms. Patch testing was strongly positive for epoxy resin. The exposure was occupational to the re-formulation of microscopy immersion oil.

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