Orthopedic Therapy and Allergic Contact Dermatitis: An Unusual Case of Double Sensitization. (September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tammaro, A.; Abruzzese, C.; Narcisi, A.; Cortesi, G.; Parisella, F.R.; Grippaudo, F.R.; Persechino, S.
• Is Part Of: European journal of inflammation. Volume 11:Number 3(2013)
• Page Start: 883
• Page End: 884
• Publication Date: 2013-09
• Subjects: disperse red dye -- ketoprofen -- cross-reaction -- double sensitization -- contact allergy dermatitis; Inflammation -- Periodicals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents -- therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Immunotherapy -- Periodicals; Inflammation -- Periodicals; Anti-inflammatory agents -- Periodicals; Immunotherapy -- Periodicals; Anti-inflammatory agents; Immunotherapy; Inflammation; Periodicals; 616.0473
• DOI: 10.1177/1721727X1301100332
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1721-727X

Abstract

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.