Fibreglass dermatitisL25.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Itchy, papular, clinically diverse skin reaction caused by handling fibreglass.S.a. Glass hands.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Tiny fibreglass shavings (diameter 5-10 μm) penetrate the skin. Contact sensitization is not important.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Hands, forearms.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

circumscribed erythema, eczematous or urticarial papules, folliculitis. Severe itching.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Microscopic detection of the shavings in skin scrapings stained with potassium hydroxide, if necessary also in a biopsy.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Scabies, urticaria, folliculitis.

General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Thorough washing of the affected areas. Wash contaminated laundry separately and several times if necessary. After avoiding direct skin contact, the skin symptoms usually subside quickly.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Possible treatment of itching with 2-5% Polidocanol-Lotio R200, Optiderm.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Fisher BK et al (1969) Fiberglass dermatitis. Arch Dermatol 99: 717-719
  2. Minamoto K et al (2002) Occupational dermatoses among fibreglass-reinforced plastics factory workers. Contact Dermatitis 46: 339-347
  3. Okano et al (1987) Fiberglass dermatitis in Japan. J Dermatol 14: 590-593
  4. Sullivan BJ (2003) Styrene exposure in a fiberglass boat manufacturing operation. Appl Occup Environment Hyg 18: 496-498

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer