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Persistent epoxy sensitisation — DOccMed MCQ

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A 41-year-old primary school teacher develops contact sensitisation to epoxy resin used in a school art project she supervised. She no longer supervises art but continues to teach in the same classroom where art activities occasionally take place. Her dermatitis has not resolved. What is the most likely explanation?

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Correct answer: E — Residual epoxy resin contamination in the classroom environment is maintaining her sensitised state through airborne or contact exposure

Once sensitised to epoxy resin, even trace environmental exposure in a contaminated classroom can maintain dermatitis. Environmental decontamination or relocation to a different classroom may be needed.

Reference: Occupational Dermatology Guidelines; COSHH