Welcome to the Podiatry Arena forums

You are currently viewing our podiatry forum as a guest which gives you limited access to view all podiatry discussions and access our other features. By joining our free global community of Podiatrists and other interested foot health care professionals you will have access to post podiatry topics (answer and ask questions), communicate privately with other members, upload content, view attachments, receive a weekly email update of new discussions, access other special features. Registered users do not get displayed the advertisements in posted messages. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our global Podiatry community today!

Have you considered the Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp Online, for taking it to the next level? See here for more.
Dismiss Notice

Have you considered the Clinical Biomechanics Boot Camp Online, for taking it to the next level? See here for more.

Have you liked us on Facebook to get our updates? Please do. Click here for our Facebook page.

Do you get the weekly newsletter that Podiatry Arena sends out to update everybody? If not, click here to organise this.

Dimethyl Fumarate can cause allergy

Discussion in 'Break Room' started by Cameron, Jun 13, 2009.

< Veteran Channel Swimmer at it again | What other medical stuff are you into? >

Cameron Well-Known Member

Members do not see these Ads. Sign Up.
netizens

On careful inspection of your footwear you may find a small sachet contained within. This is a fungicide which manufacturers place inside the shoes to protect against mould during storage, transit and sometimes everyday usage. These sachets often look similar to silica gel which is a non harmful desiccant frequently used in leather products. However some may contain Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) which is an effective antifungal agent but has been found harmful in contact with skin and cause allergies. DMF has been found to be an allergic sensitiser at low concentration but can produce extensive and pronounced eczema that is difficult to treat. Concentrations as low as one part per million may produce allergic reactions. On 1 May 2009 the European Commission banned products containing "DMF" from being placed on the market. Existing products on the market now have to be either withdrawn or recalled from customers.

toeslayer

Cameron Kippen, Podologist and Shoe Historian

Cameron Kippen

Cameron, Jun 13, 2009

#1