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Allergic and irritant contact dermatitis
European Journal of Dermatology, 2009Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis are common inflammatory skin diseases induced by repeated skin contact with low molecular weight chemicals, called xenobiotics or haptens. Although both diseases may have similar clinical presentations, they can be differentiated on pathophysiological grounds.
Audrey, Nosbaum +4 more
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Vulva
Dermatitis®, 2018Allergic 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 +3 more
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Fragrance Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Dermatitis®, 2014Fragrances 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, 2011The 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, 2014Facial 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 +2 more
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis ersus Allergic Contact Dermatitis
2004The 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®, 2009This 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, 1993Definition 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, 1982Summary 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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Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Orthodontics
Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology, 2023openaire +2 more sources