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Acrylates induced rhinitis and contact dermatitis.

Torres MC, Linares T, Hernandez MD

Allergy Department, Universitary Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain. mtorres_gorriz@hotmail.com

Acrylates are a well-known cause of occupational contact dermatitis due to its widespread use in several settings such as dentistry, orthopaedic surgery, graphic industry and cosmetics. We describe the case of a manicurist who developed occupational rhinitis and allergic contact dermatitis induced by the application of acrylic-sculptured nails.

Published 21 July 2005 in Contact Dermatitis, 53(2): 114.
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