Shock Treatment: Swimming Pool Contact Dermatitis

Shock Treatment: Swimming Pool Contact Dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis to potassium peroxymonosulfate, used as a chemical shock treatment for hot tubs and swimming pools, should be in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with dermatitis triggered by swimming pool or hot tub exposure. We report the first pediatric case of allerg...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric dermatology 2013-07, Vol.30 (4), p.494-495
Hauptverfasser: Salvaggio, Heather L., Scheman, Andrew J, Chamlin, Sarah L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Child
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - etiology
Diagnosis, Differential
Environmental Exposure
Humans
Male
Peroxides - toxicity
Swimming Pools
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Zusammenfassung:Allergic contact dermatitis to potassium peroxymonosulfate, used as a chemical shock treatment for hot tubs and swimming pools, should be in the differential diagnosis for patients presenting with dermatitis triggered by swimming pool or hot tub exposure. We report the first pediatric case of allergic contact dermatitis to potassium peroxymonosulfate after swimming exposure.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.12017