Artificial nail wearing: unexpected elicitor of allergic contact dermatitis, oral lichen planus and risky arthroplasty.

Despite the increasing use of (meth)acrylates both in dentistry and beauty treatments allergic reactions may often not be identified as such. We report a patient who developed dermatitis upon use of acrylate finger nails and exposure to paint dust followed by oral pain and erosive lichen planus due to acrylate based dental fillings. Subsequently the patient was seeking advice as dental implants and a cemented arthroplasty were planned. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.