Diaminodiphenylmethane Sensitization in north-eastern Italy from 1996 to 2012

作者：Zuliani F^*; Prodi A; Fortina A B; Corradin M T; Bovenzi M; Filon F Larese

来源：Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2017, 31(5): 833-836.

DOI：10.1111/jdv.13992

Background4,4-Diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM) is an aromatic amine used as a hardener, insulator and anticorrosive. Exposure implies risk of being sensitized and developing contact dermatitis.
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of contact sensitization to DDM among patients with contact dermatitis and the role of occupational exposure.
Patients and MethodsFrom 1996 to 2012, 24 056 consecutive patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis were patch tested in north-eastern Italy. Individual characteristics were collected through a standardized questionnaire in eight departments of dermatology and occupational medicine.
ResultsThe overall prevalence of DDM sensitization was 2.5% (n = 599) with a decreasing trend in considered years. Trieste area had the higher prevalence of sensitization (3.2%). Mechanics and chemical industry workers had a significant higher risk of being sensitized to DDM.
ConclusionDDM sensitization is decreasing in years and is associated with some occupational exposures.

• 出版日期2017-5