Ann Dermatol.  2017 Feb;29(1):127-129. 10.5021/ad.2017.29.1.127.

Contact Dermatitis due to Lubricant Oils in a Brass Musician

• Haroun-Díaz E
• Rodrigues-Barata R
• Cuesta-Herranz J
• Conde-Salazar L

• KMID: 2368049
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2017.29.1.127

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Dermatitis, Contact*
Oils*
Oils

Figure

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  Fig. 1 An indurated edematous and desquamative fibrous band in the upper lip along with geographic tongue.

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  Fig. 2 Ninety-six hours patch test readings to all lubricant oils (1, Stomvi®; 2, Premium®; 4, Fast al Cass®; 7, Holton key oil®; 8, Hetman slide gel®), moisturizer Eucerin ph5® (3), Lanoline True test® (5), and Negative control (6).

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