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Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Chronic toxic contact eczema in hairdressers due to contact with thioglycolates or cold wave developers

Localization
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Bending sides of the fingers, palm of the hand.

Clinical features
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Bright red, taut, shiny skin, smeared papillary lines. Hyperhidrosis. Possible development of vesicles, scales, rhagades.

Therapy
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Avoid the triggering noxious agent. Treatment of skin changes corresponding to toxic contact eczema. S.u. eczema, contact eczema.

Literature
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  1. Uter W et al (1995) Early irritative skin damage in hairdressing apprentices. dermatologist 46: 771-778

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020