Allergic contact dermatitis systemically induced by inhalation of mercury vapor -baboon syndrome-.

How to Cite

Chieco P., Bonifazi E. 2008. Allergic contact dermatitis systemically induced by inhalation of mercury vapor -baboon syndrome-. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 18 (1):9-12.

Authors

Chieco P. Bonifazi E.
pp. 9-12

Abstract

Baboon syndrome is a systemically induced allergic contact dermatitis, usually associated in children with a previous sensitization to mercury and triggered by inhalation of mercury vapor from a broken thermometer. Here are reported two cases in children without a previous history of localized dermatitis, but with proven sensitization to mercury.

Keywords

Mercury, Systemically induced allergic contact dermatitis