Molecular profile of sensitization in subjects with short occupational exposure to latex [PDF]
Objectives: We examined the prevalence of latex allergy in subjects with occupational exposure to latex allergens for less than 5 years, determining the disease spectrum in symptomatic workers.
Buonanno, Rosaria +9 more
core +3 more sources
Allergic contact dermatitis to Aloe vera [PDF]
We present the case of a 72-year-old woman observed for dermatitis on the legs followed by apperance of erythema on the eyelids. She had a past history of peripheral venous insufficiency and had been using self home-made Aloe vera juice over the legs for
Ferreira, M. +3 more
core +1 more source
Thermography: High sensitivity and specificity diagnosing contact dermatitis in patch testing
Background: Patch testing of contact allergens to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a traditional, useful tool. The most important decision is the distinction between allergic and irritant reactions, as this has direct implications on ...
Florian Anzengruber +9 more
doaj +1 more source
Allergic skin conditions - causes, clinical features and treatment
Allergic skin conditions are caused by allergens. When an allergen is responsible for triggering an immune system response, this results in an allergic skin condition.
Hendrick M. Motswaledi
doaj +1 more source
Adverse cutaneous reactions induced by exposure to woods
Various adverse cutaneous reactions may occur as a result of exposure to wood dust or solid woods. These include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and, more rarely, contact urticaria, photoallergic and phototoxic reactions.
Dorota Chomiczewska-Skóra
doaj +1 more source
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by medical devices for diabetes patients: A review
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by medical devices for diabetes patients has been increasingly described in the literature in the last few years. This article reviews the cases of allergic contact dermatitis caused by insulin pumps and glucose sensors
A. Herman +4 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Contact Dermatitis of the Vulva
The vulvar area is a common site of both irritative and allergic contact dermatitis due to the thin skin, easily traversable by irritant and allergic substances.
Monica Corazza +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Concentrations of Cysteinyl Leukotrienes in Various Biological Fluids of Children with Bronchial Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis and Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis [PDF]
Clinical manifestation of food allergy is characterized by polymorphic cutaneous, respiratory and gastrointestinal syndromes. Leukotrienes occupy a key place in the pathogenesis of a wide range of inflammatory diseases, including bronchial asthma ...
Haiduchyk, H. (Halyna) +1 more
core +3 more sources
Diaminodiphenylmethane Sensitization in north-eastern Italy from 1996 to 2012 [PDF]
BACKGROUND: 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM) is an aromatic amine used as a hardener, insulator and anticorrosive. Exposure implies risk of being sensitized and developing contact dermatitis.
Bovenzi, M. +5 more
core +1 more source
Allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) coexisting with allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is not uncommon. There has been lot of controversies regarding this concept as the prevalence of ACD in AD is similar to that seen in nonatopics.
Sandipan Dhar +2 more
doaj +1 more source

