Systemically induced contact dermatitis from dental rosin

Scand J Dent Res. 1994 Dec;102(6):376-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0722.1994.tb01487.x.

Abstract

Rosin is a ubiquitous contact sensitizer which may be present in dental materials such as periodontal dressings, impression materials, cements, and cavity varnishes When a hypersensitive person is exposed to a sensitizer, allergic contact dermatitis/stomatitis may develop, most commonly after direct skin/mucosa contact with the sensitizer. However, widespread dermatitis may develop after systemic administration of the sensitizer, and this paper reports the case of a rosin-hypersensitive man who developed widespread eczematous dermatitis after dental treatment with a rosin-containing product.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Balsams / adverse effects
  • Chloroform / adverse effects
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quinolines / adverse effects
  • Resins, Plant / adverse effects*
  • Root Canal Filling Materials / adverse effects*
  • Tars / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Balsams
  • Quinolines
  • Resins, Plant
  • Root Canal Filling Materials
  • Tars
  • Chloroform
  • rosin
  • Peruvian balsam