Bra-associated allergic contact dermatitis: p-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin as the culprit.

Abstract

P-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin (PTBPFR) is recognized as a significant source of allergic contact dermatitis in adults and children in association with athletic gear, shoes, and neoprene. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of allergic contact dermatitis with PTBPFR associated with padded foam bras.

• Authors: Elise M Herro, Sheila F Friedlander, Sharon E Jacob
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2012 Jul-Aug Vol. 29 Issue 4 Pg. 540-1 ISSN: 1525-1470 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22011272 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Chemical References

• Resins, Synthetic
• p-tert-butylphenolformaldehyde resin

Topics

• Adolescent
• Breast (pathology)
• Clothing (adverse effects)
• Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (etiology, pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Nipples (pathology)
• Resins, Synthetic (adverse effects)
• Skin (pathology)