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Toilet seat contact dermatitis
S Alexander Holme1, Natalie M Stone, Caroline M Mills
1Department of Dermatology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, UK. saholme@hotmail.com
Pediatric Dermatology
|August 3, 2005
Summary
Allergic contact dermatitis from wooden toilet seats is re-emerging. This pattern of regional dermatitis, previously common, is now seen again due to the rising use of wooden toilet seats.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Allergology
Background:
- Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to wooden toilet seats was historically documented.
- Regional dermatitis patterns can evolve with environmental and product trends.
Observation:
- A recent case of allergic contact dermatitis in a child is presented.
- The dermatitis pattern was consistent with contact to a wooden toilet seat.
Findings:
- The child's allergic contact dermatitis was attributed to a wooden toilet seat.
- This case suggests a potential resurgence of this specific ACD presentation.
Implications:
- Increased popularity of wooden toilet seats may be linked to a rise in related allergic contact dermatitis.
- Clinicians should consider wooden toilet seats in the differential diagnosis for regional dermatitis.