Korean J Dermatol.  1991 Feb;29(1):76-80.

A case of lichenoid contact dermatitis caused by a color film developer

• Lee GJ
• Kim JY
• Kim YD
• Moon KC
• Kim SN

Abstract

Color developers(CD) have been noted to produce lichen planus like eruption as well as eczematous contact dermatitis. The chemicals involved are derivatives of paraphenylenediamine or aniline, i. e., Kodak CD 2, Kodak CD 3, Agfa TSS. We report a 28-year-old male who showed a feature of lichenoid contact dermatitis after exposure to color developer. Patch test revealed positive reactions to CD2, CD3 and CD4. Skin biopsy from a patch site showed lichen planus-like tissue reaction.

Keyword

Color developer; Lichenoid contact; dermatitis

MeSH Terms

Adult
Biopsy
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Contact*
Humans
Lichen Planus
Lichens
Male
Patch Tests
Skin