DERMATITIS FOLLOWING THE WEARING OF NYLON STOCKINGS

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A new commercial product brings with it the possibility that it may be antigenic to some one. On May 15, 1940, the long heralded Nylon hosiery appeared on the market. Within a period of one month I encountered four patients with severe acute dermatitis in the stocking distribution following the wearing of Nylon hose of one particular brand. Patch tests so far made suggest that the finish or the dye of the stockings rather than the Nylon yarn may be the cause of the dermatitis. Further tests wait upon the cooperation of the manufacturers. This note is made so that others may be on the lookout for similar cases and to call attention to the need, for the manufacturers, to warn the public of the possibility of reactions to this product. REPORT OF CASES Case 1.— Mrs. M. W., aged 30, a housewife, consulted me on May 27, 1940. One
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