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Occupational contact dermatitis to gold

E Tan1, T A Delaney

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Fremantle Hospital, Australia.

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|November 1, 1996
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Occupational contact dermatitis from gold is rare but possible, confirmed by patch testing. Improved protective gear and ventilation can reduce worker exposure in the gold industry.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Health
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Gold is generally considered a noble metal with low reactivity.
  • Occupational exposure to gold can occur in various industries, including jewelry manufacturing and dentistry.
  • Contact dermatitis is a common skin condition, but allergic reactions to gold are infrequent.

Observation:

  • A case of occupational contact dermatitis attributed to gold exposure is described.
  • The patient presented with symptoms suggestive of allergic contact dermatitis.
  • The rarity of gold allergy is noted due to its low solubility.

Findings:

  • Patch testing confirmed allergic contact dermatitis to gold using gold sodium thiosulfate (0.5% in petrolatum).
  • This case highlights that gold can indeed act as an allergen in an occupational setting.

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  • The diagnostic confirmation through patch testing is crucial for identifying gold allergy.

    • Implications:

    • Implementing enhanced protective gear for workers in the gold industry is recommended.
    • Improving workplace ventilation can significantly minimize occupational exposure risks.
    • This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing rare occupational allergens like gold.