Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from bisphenol A in vinyl gloves

Contact Dermatitis. 2003 Dec;49(6):281-3. doi: 10.1111/j.0105-1873.2003.0241.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Benzhydryl Compounds
  • Phenols
  • bisphenol A