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  • Title: Airborne allergic contact dermatitis from pine dust.
    Author: Watsky KL.
    Journal: Am J Contact Dermat; 1997 Jun; 8(2):118-20. PubMed ID: 9153335.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Airborne contact dermatitis is a challenging entity that requires comprehensive patch testing and exposure review to diagnose accurately. OBJECTIVE: Four patients with airborne contact dermatitis and positive patch tests to colophony were evaluated. METHODS: Patch testing was performed on all patients using a modified European standard series plus additional applicable allergens. RESULTS: All patients had positive patch tests to colophony and exposure to pine dust. CONCLUSION: Patch testing is a critical element in the evaluation of patients presenting with an airborne pattern of contact dermatitis.
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