Orthopedic Therapy and Allergic Contact Dermatitis: An Unusual Case of Double Sensitization

We report the first case of a double sensitization for two apparently non-related allergens: disperse red textile dye and topical ketoprofen. A possible explanation was that the topical gel medication could act as a vehicle between the skin and the textile red dye, underlining the importance of a “c...

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Published in:	European journal of inflammation Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 883 - 884
Main Authors:	Tammaro, A., Abruzzese, C., Narcisi, A., Cortesi, G., Parisella, F.R., Grippaudo, F.R., Persechino, S.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01-09-2013 SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC SAGE Publishing
Subjects:	Dyes Eczema ketoprofen double sensitization contact allergy dermatitis disperse red dye cross-reaction
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Summary:	We report the first case of a double sensitization for two apparently non-related allergens: disperse red textile dye and topical ketoprofen. A possible explanation was that the topical gel medication could act as a vehicle between the skin and the textile red dye, underlining the importance of a “carrier-substance” to facilitate the allergen penetration and a possible sensitization to it.
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ISSN:	2058-7392 1721-727X 2058-7392
DOI:	10.1177/1721727X1301100332