[Allergic contact eczema and vitiliginous depigmentations caused by paratertiary butylphenol]

Allergic contact eczema and vitiliginous depigmentations caused by paratertiary butylphenol. In a case of allergic contact eczemas due to an occupational contact with paratertiary butylphenol, vitiliginous depigmentations appeared after a latency period of several years. Disorders of cellular immune reactions, struma and hepatosis were absent. Paratertiary butylphenol might have been absorbed by the epidermis. It is suggested for prophylactic purposes to declare the components of adhesives in order to avoid occupational contacts with dangerous substances.