Abstract
Despite being well-known allergens, mercaptobenzothiazole and its derivatives continue to be widely used in natural and synthetic rubber, in the mining industry, and in a variety of nonrubber products. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology and the clinical characteristics of allergic contact dermatitis from mercapto compounds.
MeSH terms
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Allergens*
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Benzothiazoles / adverse effects
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
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Dermatitis, Occupational / etiology
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Humans
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Patch Tests
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Sulfhydryl Compounds / adverse effects*
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Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry
Substances
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Allergens
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Benzothiazoles
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Sulfhydryl Compounds
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dibenzothiazyl disulfide