Lichenoid allergic contact dermatitis to rubber masquerading as a fixed drug eruption
Keywords:
contact dermatitis, rubber, diphenylguanidineAbstract
Allergic contact dermatitis secondary to textile allergens is not uncommon given continuous exposure to these allergens. Common textile allergens include rubber additives, textile dyes and formaldehyde. Rubber materials are used in various garments such as dresses, underwear and stretchy athletic wear. Allergic contact dermatitis commonly presents with eczematous eruption but it can present in other forms such as lichenoid eruption. In this case report, we present a 53-year-old male with lichenoid allergic contact dermatitis due to textile rubber allergen previously misdiagnosed as fixed drug eruption.References
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