Allergic Contact Dermatitis Due to Methylisothiazolinone in a Young Girl's Laundry Detergent

Pediatr Dermatol. 2017 Jul;34(4):486-487. doi: 10.1111/pde.13122. Epub 2017 May 19.

Abstract

Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is an emerging and increasing cause of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in children. We present the case of a 7-year-old girl with an unusual dermatitis suspicious for contact allergy. Patch testing confirmed allergy to MI, found only in the patient's laundry detergent. This case highlights the importance of checking household product ingredients and the role of MI as an increasing cause of ACD in children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / drug therapy
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Detergents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Patch Tests
  • Thiazoles / adverse effects
  • Thiazoles / immunology*
  • Triamcinolone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Detergents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Thiazoles
  • Triamcinolone
  • 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one