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[Dermatitis caused by "Milwaukees"]

C Romaguera, P Iranzo, J M Mascaro

    Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The "milwaukee" brace can cause skin irritation. This non-allergic dermatitis appears on skin areas contacting the plastic after 20-50 days of use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Materials Science

    Context:

    • Reports on adverse skin reactions associated with medical devices.
    • Focuses on the "milwaukee" brace, a spinal orthosis.

    Purpose:

    • To describe and analyze five cases of skin eruption in patients using the "milwaukee" brace.
    • To investigate the cause of the observed dermatitis.

    Summary:

    • Five patients developed a non-specific clinical eruption on skin areas in contact with the "milwaukee" brace.
    • Lesions appeared 20 to 50 days after brace initiation.
    • Patch testing and microscopic examination indicated irritant, non-allergic contact dermatitis.

    Impact:

    • Highlights potential dermatological side effects of the "milwaukee" brace.
  • Suggests irritant contact dermatitis as a likely cause.
  • Informs clinicians and patients about this potential adverse reaction.