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Sulfur spring dermatitis

C C Sun1, M S Sue

  • 1Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, ROC.

Contact Dermatitis
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Hot spring dermatitis, a skin condition, affects individuals after bathing in specific green sulfur springs. The cause is linked to the water's unique chemical properties, not microorganisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Environmental Health
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Hot spring dermatitis is an unusual skin condition observed in patients after bathing.
  • Cases typically occur during winter, with a latency period of 2-20 days post-bathing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the etiology of hot spring dermatitis.
  • To identify the specific characteristics of the implicated hot spring water.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical case study of 44 patients.
  • Microbiological analysis of water and skin lesions.
  • Patch testing.
  • Physicochemical analysis of hot spring water.

Main Results:

  • Skin lesions appeared approximately 24 hours after bathing, predominantly on the trunk, limbs, and skin folds.

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  • No microorganisms were detected in water or lesions.
  • Patch tests were negative.
  • The hot spring water exhibited extreme acidity and high concentrations of soluble sulfur and chloride, distinguishing it from other local springs.

    • Conclusions:

    • Hot spring dermatitis is likely caused by the unique physicochemical properties of the green sulfur spring water, specifically its acidity and high sulfur/chloride content.
    • The condition is not attributed to microbial infection or allergic reactions based on current findings.