<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Nowadays, allergic reactions in children are seen in dermatological practice on a daily basis. The most common reasons for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) are piercings, temporary tattoos, a wide range of cosmetic products, substances related to the practice of a variety of hobbies and sports, etc. Slime is a new hobby and has become an obsession for some kids. There are many homemade slime recipes. The most common recipe for slime is glue, borax and food coloring for all kinds of rainbow effects. We present a case of an 11-year-old Caucasian girl with hand contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to Slime.</p></abstract>

Nowadays, allergic reactions in children are seen in dermatological practice on a daily basis. The most common reasons for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) are piercings, temporary tattoos, a wide range of cosmetic products, substances related to the practice of a variety of hobbies and sports, etc. Slime is a new hobby and has become an obsession for some kids. There are many homemade slime recipes. The most common recipe for slime is glue, borax and food coloring for all kinds of rainbow effects. We present a case of an 11-year-old Caucasian girl with hand contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to Slime.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Homemade Slime

Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology

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Nowadays, allergic reactions in children are seen in dermatological practice on a daily basis. The most common reasons for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)...

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Homemade Slime

Published Online: Dec 06, 2018

Page range: 52 - 55

Received: Sep 06, 2018

Accepted: Oct 29, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2018-0009

Keywords
Dermatitis, Contact, Play and Playthings, Safety, Child, Borates, Adhesives, Food Coloring Agents Non MeSH: Slime

© 2018 Bisera Kotevska Trifunova, et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Homemade Slime

Published Online: Dec 06, 2018

Page range: 52 - 55

Received: Sep 06, 2018

Accepted: Oct 29, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2018-0009

KeywordsDermatitis, Contact, Play and Playthings, Safety, Child, Borates, Adhesives, Food Coloring Agents Non MeSH: Slime

© 2018 Bisera Kotevska Trifunova, et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Dermatitis, Contact, Play and Playthings, Safety, Child, Borates, Adhesives, Food Coloring Agents Non MeSH: Slime