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Allergic Contact Dermatitis

open access: yes, 2009
Allergic contact dermatitis is the delayed type hypersensitivity reaction to exogenous agents. Allergic contact dermatitis may clinically present acutely after allergen exposure and initial sensitization in a previously sensitized individual. Acute phase
Oender, Meltem
core  

Elevated IL‐4 and IL‐13 Expression in Hailey‐Hailey Disease: Evidence for Th2‐Mediated Pathogenesis and Targeted Treatment

open access: yesJournal of Cutaneous Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Hailey‐Hailey disease (HHD) is a rare autosomal dominant blistering disorder caused by mutations in the ATP2C1 gene, which impair keratinocyte adhesion through disrupted calcium signaling. While traditionally considered a structural defect, recent studies suggest that Th2‐mediated inflammation may exacerbate disease pathology ...
Simonetta I. Gaumond   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quick assessment of quality‐of‐life in itch: An exploratory validation of the 5‐item pruritus life quality

open access: yesJDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and objectives Chronic pruritus (CP) significantly impairs quality of life (QoL), but existing patient‐reported QoL tools are either not specific for CP or are very extensive. Patients and methods The 5‐item pruritus life quality (5PLQ, range: 5–25, 7‐day recall) was developed to assess key itch‐related QoL domains (sensory symptoms,
Claudia Zeidler   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Out‐of‐pocket costs and time spent on disease management by vitiligo patients: a cross‐sectional questionnaire study in German‐speaking countries

open access: yesJDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and objectives The financial and time‐related burden of patients with vitiligo remains insufficiently studied. This study aimed to quantify out‐of‐pocket costs (OOPC) and time expenditure for vitiligo management and the associated sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioral factors in German‐speaking countries.
Christine Gasteiger   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patch Testing in Allergic Contact Dermatitis

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Health Research Council
Background: Allergic contact dermatitis is one of the most common forms of skin diseases that require medical intervention. Appropriate detection of allergens by patch test and accurate avoidance of them is the key to management.
Rashmi Sharma, Dwarika Prasad Shrestha
doaj  

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