Patch testing with components of water-based metalworking fluids.

J, Geier; H, Lessmann; PJ, Frosch; C, Pirker; P, Koch; R, Aschoff; G, Richter; D, Becker; C, Eckert; W, Uter; A, Schnuch; T, Fuchs

doi:10.1111/j.0105-1873.2003.00187.x

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Patch testing with components of water-based metalworking fluids.

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Geier J

Lessmann H

Frosch PJ

Abstract

Water-based metalworking fluids (MWFs) may cause both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Several well-known MWF allergens are available for patch testing, but considering the wide variety of possible components used in MWF, our diagnostic arsenal covers only a small part of potential allergen...

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