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Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Vulva

Dermatitis®, 2018
Allergic contact dermatitis is an important diagnostic consideration in the evaluation of patients presenting with vulvar complaints. The high prevalence of contact sensitization in the vulvar region is likely multifactorial. We review the extant literature regarding key predisposing factors in the pathogenesis of vulvar allergic contact dermatitis, as
Carina M, Woodruff, Megha K, Trivedi, Nina, Botto, Rachel, Kornik   +3 more
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Fragrance Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Dermatitis®, 2014
Fragrances are a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in Europe and in North America. They can affect individuals at any age and elicit a spectrum of reactions from contact urticaria to systemic contact dermatitis. Growing recognition of the widespread use of fragrances in modern society has fueled attempts to prevent sensitization through ...
Judy, Cheng, Kathryn A, Zug
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Immunotherapy of Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Immunotherapy, 2011
The term 'immunotherapy' refers to treating diseases by inducing, enhancing or suppressing immune responses. As allergy is an excessive, detrimental immune reaction to otherwise harmless environmental substances, immunotherapy of allergic disease is aimed at the induction of tolerance toward sensitizing antigens.
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Contact dermatitis: Allergic and irritant

Clinics in Dermatology, 2014
Facial contact dermatitis is frequently encountered in medical practice in both male and female patients. Identifying the underlying cause can be challenging, and the causative agent may be overlooked if it is not considered during the assessment of a patient.
Cher-Han, Tan, Sarah, Rasool, Graham A, Johnston   +2 more
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis ersus Allergic Contact Dermatitis

2004
The current understanding of mechanisms of both irritant and allergic dermatitis does not allow for establishing pertinent and practical criteria for a clear-cut differentiation between them. Differences between irritants and allergens are more conceptual than verifiable.
Iris Ale, Howard Maibach
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis: The Future

Dermatitis®, 2009
This article discusses the future of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) diagnosis and management. Due to early landmark discoveries in this disorder, there is a knowledge base that can be refined. Improved patch-test technology, patch-test strategy, and patch-testing clinical relevance are emphasized.
Ali, Alikhan, Howard I, Maibach
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Children

Pediatrics In Review, 1993
Definition Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is an inflammatory reaction of the skin that follows percutaneous absorption of antigen from the skin surface and recruitment of previously sensitized, antigen-specific T lymphocytes into the skin.
P A, Hogan, W L, Weston
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The management of allergic contact dermatitis*

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1982
Summary An eczema may be caused or complicated by an allergic contact dermatitis. Careful patch testing, realization of the significance of a patient's sensitization and persistant search for contact with the allergen would cure or alleviate many a chronic eczema.
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Prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis in children with and without atopic dermatitis: A multicenter retrospective case-control study

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
JiaDe Yu
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Orthodontics

Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology, 2023
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