Dermatitis (formerly American Journal of Contact Dermatitis) 2006-06-01

Allergic contact dermatitis from mercapto compounds.

Alison K Adams, Erin M Warshaw

Index: Dermatitis 17(2) , 56-70, (2006)

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Abstract

Despite being well-known allergens, mercaptobenzothiazole and its derivatives continue to be widely used in natural and synthetic rubber, in the mining industry, and in a variety of nonrubber products. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology and the clinical characteristics of allergic contact dermatitis from mercapto compounds.