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Cutting fluid dermatitis.

C E Grattan1, J S English, I S Foulds

  • 1Skin Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

Contact Dermatitis
|May 1, 1989
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Allergic reactions to cutting fluids affect 43% of patients, with biocides like formaldehyde releasers being common culprits. Irritant contact dermatitis is also prevalent, but often not the sole diagnosis in occupational dermatology.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Dermatology
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Chemical Sensitization

Background:

  • Cutting fluids are widely used in industrial settings.
  • Dermatitis is a common occupational skin disease.
  • Identifying causative agents in cutting fluid dermatitis is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and causes of suspected cutting fluid dermatitis.
  • To differentiate between allergic and irritant contact dermatitis in affected workers.
  • To identify common allergens in cutting fluids.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective investigation of 174 consecutive patients with suspected cutting fluid dermatitis.
  • Inclusion of patients from two occupational dermatology clinics.

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  • Utilisation of patch testing with cutting fluid components, particularly biocides.

    • Main Results:

    • 43% of patients exhibited allergic reactions attributed to their dermatitis.
    • Irritant contact dermatitis was diagnosed in 63% of cases.
    • Biocides, specifically formaldehyde releasers, were identified as the most frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Allergic contact dermatitis is a significant diagnosis in patients with suspected cutting fluid dermatitis.
    • Formaldehyde-releasing biocides are key allergens in cutting fluid formulations.
    • A comprehensive diagnostic approach is necessary to distinguish between irritant and allergic mechanisms.