Prognosis and sequelae of meth(acrylate) sensitization in beauticians and consumers of manicure materials

BackgroundAllergic contact dermatitis from (meth)acrylic monomers (ACDMA) in manicure products is increasing.ObjectiveTo evaluate the prognosis, work performance impairment and sequelae of a cohort of beauticians and manicure consumers with ACDMA sensitized from the exposure to manicure products.MethodsWe conducted a telephone survey with patients diagnosed with ACDMA.ResultsOne hundred and six patients were evaluated, including 75 (70.8%) beauticians and 31 (29.2%) consumers. All were women with a mean age of 39 (19-62). Thirty-seven of 75 beauticians (49.3%) continued to work. Twenty-seven of 106 (25.5%) patients continued to use manicure products with (meth)acrylates regularly. Seventeen of 51 (33.3%) patients who discontinued the exposure described ongoing nail/periungual changes. Nine of 58 (15.5%) patients who required dental restoration, orthodontic or occlusal splint materials recalled reactions from them; and, 25 of 96 (26%) who used sanitary napkins recalled intolerance to them starting after the diagnosis of ACDMA. Fifteen of 25 (60%) discontinued the use of sanitary napkins.Conclusion49.3% beauticians continued to work; most patients stopped wearing acrylic manicure materials; reactions from dental materials were not uncommon, however, removal of dental materials was never required; and, reactions to sanitary napkins developing after the diagnosis of ACDMA were common most leading to discontinuation of use.

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This study evaluated the prognosis, work performance impairment and sequelae of beauticians and manicure consumers sensitized to (meth)acrylic monomers (ACDMA) from exposure to manicure products. Results showed that 49.3% of beauticians continued to work, most patients stopped using acrylic manicure materials, reactions from dental materials were not uncommon, and reactions to sanitary napkins developing after the diagnosis of ACDMA were common, leading to discontinuation of use.