Published in Dermatology

Journal Scan / Commentary · May 01, 2019

Another Source of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Isothiazolinones in Children

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: JEADV

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• This report describes the case of a 11-year old girl who developed allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) after using Slime (both commercial Slime and homemade slime, made using white glue, which contains high levels of benzisothiazolinone). Slime has become a widely popular toy among children, with many cases of S/slime-associated dermatitis reported within the last year.

• As these allergic children may require life-long avoidance of other sources of isothiazolinones, which are prevalent, the authors suggest an increased awareness of this emerging trend in ACD and call for regulations on S/slime, which can lead to early sensitization.

– InYoung Kim, MD, PhD

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from isothiazolinones is frequent and following an epidemic sensitization their use in leave-on products in Europe was forbidden and restricted that in rinse-off cosmetics, with a consequent decrease in the frequency of new cases in Europe, but still not evident in Portugal. Although more common in adults, methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) are also prevalent paediatric contact sensitizers.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: JEADV

Another Source of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Isothiazolinones in Children—Urgent Call for Regulation

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019 Mar 29;[EPub Ahead of Print], F Morgado, M Batista, L Ramos, M Gonçalo 

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