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Contact urticaria due to polyethylene gloves.
Keiji Sugiura1, Mariko Sugiura, Rika Shiraki
1Department of Environmental Dermatology, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan.
Contact Dermatitis
|June 27, 2002
Summary
A rare case of contact urticaria was linked to polyethylene gloves in a cook. Wearing cotton gloves underneath improved his chronic urticaria symptoms significantly.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
Background:
- Chronic urticaria management can be challenging.
- Identifying specific environmental triggers is crucial for effective treatment.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old cook with chronic urticaria experienced symptom exacerbation upon wearing polyethylene gloves.
- Standard antihistamine and antiallergenic treatments were ineffective.
Findings:
- Contact urticaria due to polyethylene gloves was diagnosed.
- Positive prick and scratch tests confirmed allergy to glove components.
- Wearing cotton gloves under polyethylene gloves led to significant symptom reduction.
Implications:
- Polyethylene gloves can be a rare cause of contact urticaria.
- Diagnostic procedures like patch testing are vital for identifying occupational allergens.
- Simple protective measures, such as barrier garments, can effectively manage occupational contact urticaria.