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Bra-Associated Allergic Contact Dermatitis: P-Tert-Butylphenol Formaldehyde Resin as the Culprit

  1. Elise M. Herro M.D.,
  2. Sheila F. Friedlander M.D.,
  3. Sharon E. Jacob M.D.

Article first published online: 20 OCT 2011

DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01533.x

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Pediatric Dermatology

Pediatric Dermatology

Volume 29, Issue 4, pages 540–541, July/August 2012

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Herro, E. M., Friedlander, S. F. and Jacob, S. E. (2012), Bra-Associated Allergic Contact Dermatitis: P-Tert-Butylphenol Formaldehyde Resin as the Culprit. Pediatric Dermatology, 29: 540–541. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01533.x

Author Information

  1. Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, Rady Children’s Hospital, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, California

*Address correspondence to Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., Medicine and Pediatrics (Dermatology), University of California, San Diego – Rady Children’s Hospital, 8010 Frost Street, Suite 602, San Diego, CA 92123, or e-mail: sjacob@contactderm.net.

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  1. Issue published online: 3 JUL 2012
  2. Article first published online: 20 OCT 2011

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Abstract:  P-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin (PTBPFR) is recognized as a significant source of allergic contact dermatitis in adults and children in association with athletic gear, shoes, and neoprene. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of allergic contact dermatitis with PTBPFR associated with padded foam bras.

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