Slime-Associated Contact Dermatitis with Active Inflammatory Border Sign Mimicking Tinea Manuum

Demirsoy E. O., DİREMSİZOĞLU E., Kazan D.

Turkish Journal of Dermatology, cilt.19, sa.2, ss.104-106, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4274/tjd.galenos.2025.14622
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Dermatology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.104-106
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: allergic contact dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, methylisothiazolinone, patch test, tinea manuum
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Slime has become increasingly popular among children in recent years, leading to a rise in cases of hand dermatitis. In this report, we present two cases of hand dermatitis linked to slime exposure. Both cases featured the “active border sign” associated with mechanical trauma and sensitivity to isothiazolinones. Patch testing revealed positive reactions to methylisothiazolinone/methylchloroisothiazolinone, and symptoms improved after allergen avoidance. These cases highlight the importance of recognizing slime-induced dermatitis for effective diagnosis and management.