Inter-rater variability in patch test readings and final interpretation using store-forward teledermatology.

Background: Data regarding teledermatology for patch testing are limited.

Objectives: Compare patch test readings and final interpretation by two in-person dermatologists (IPDs) with eight teledermatologists (TDs).

Methods: Patch tested patients had photographs taken of 70 screening series of allergens at 48 hours and second readings.

Isothiazolinone Content of US Consumer Adhesives: Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Mass Spectrometry Analysis.

Background: There are limited data regarding the prevalence and concentration of isothiazolinone preservatives in consumer adhesives.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and concentration of 5 specific isothiazolinones (methylisothiazolinone [MI], methylchloroisothiazolinone [MCI], benzisothiazolinone [BIT], butyl BIT, and octylisothiazolinone) in US adhesives.

Methods: Thirty-eight consumer adhesives were analyzed using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatographic-mass spectrometry.

Isothiazolinone in Residential Interior Wall Paint: A High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometry Analysis.

Background: There is limited information regarding isothiazolinone content in residential wall paints in the United States.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of 5 isothiazolinones-methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone, benzisothiazolinone (BIT), butyl BIT, and octylisothiazolinone-in US residential wall paints.

Methods: Forty-seven paints were obtained from retailers in Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota.

Rubber Accelerators in Medical Examination and Surgical Gloves.

Background: Rubber accelerators play a significant role in glove-related occupational contact dermatitis, especially among health care workers. Currently, there is limited information readily available outlining the accelerators used in specific medical examination and surgical gloves.

Objective: The aim of this study was to ascertain the accelerators used in medical examination and surgical gloves for major glove manufacturers within the United States.

Contact Dermatitis Associated With Skin Cleansers: Retrospective Analysis of North American Contact Dermatitis Group Data 2000-2014.

Background: There is limited information regarding contact dermatitis (CD) associated with skin cleansers (SCs).

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of allergic patch test (APT) reactions and irritant CD (ICD) associated with SCs.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was performed using North American Contact Dermatitis Group data, 2000-2014.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Methylisothiazolinone in Residential Wall Paint.

A 33-year-old woman presented to our clinic for suspected photoallergic contact dermatitis with a recent episode of severe, vesicular dermatitis involving exposed skin and correlating with relocation to a new home. Biopsy results showed spongiotic and lichenoid dermatitis with eosinophils. Patch test results showed a very strong (+++) reaction to methylisothiazolinone (MI), mild (+) reaction to MI/methylchloroisothiazolinone, and no reaction to benzisothiazolinone.