Saf Health Work.  2012 Jun;3(2):101-103.

Allergic to Pool Water

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  • 1Center for Skin and Work, Velp, The Netherlands. harmastenveld@hotmail.com

Abstract

To identify the allergy problem of a 36-year old swimming instructor, who experiences heavy itching and rashes whenever she comes in contact with pool water. Patch tests were performed with European standard series and materials from the work floor. A positive patch test to aluminum chloride and flocculant was observed. Occupational dermatitis is, based on a contact allergy to aluminum chloride in the flocculant.

Keyword

Pool water; Flocculant; Aluminum chloride; Allergic contact dermatitis

MeSH Terms

Aluminum
Aluminum Compounds
Chlorides
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
Dermatitis, Occupational
Exanthema
Floors and Floorcoverings
Hypersensitivity
Patch Tests
Pruritus
Swimming
Water
Aluminum
Aluminum Compounds
Chlorides
Water
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