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Prevalence and patterns of latex glove allergy among healthcare workers in a tertiary care center in South India - A cross-sectional study

open access: yesIndian Dermatology Online Journal, 2022
Background: Latex glove allergy and its impact on healthcare workers (HCWs) have been studied in many countries, but the data is scarce from developing countries.
Vinupriya Sakkaravarthi   +2 more
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Thermography: High sensitivity and specificity diagnosing contact dermatitis in patch testing

open access: yesAllergology International, 2019
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
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Adverse cutaneous reactions induced by exposure to woods

open access: yesMedycyna Pracy, 2013
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
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Contact Dermatitis in Nail Cosmetics

open access: yesAllergies, 2021
Many ingredients found within nail cosmetic products are capable of sensitizing patients’ immune systems and causing contact dermatitis (CD). These include but are not limited to tosylamide, (meth)acrylates, and formaldehyde.
Zoe M. Lipman, Antonella Tosti
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Relations between Contact Duration, Type of Work Use of Personal Protective Equipment and Contact Dermatitis among Electroplaters

open access: yesThe Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2020
Introduction: Occupational contact dermatitis is defined as a skin disorder that occurs after work and caused by work process. Electroplating is one of the jobs which has  high contact dermatitis risk because there are irritant chemicals such as nickel ...
Danang Setia Budi
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Recurrent Granuloma Gluteale Infantum Secondary to Fecal Overflow Incontinence

open access: yesCase Reports in Dermatology, 2018
Granuloma gluteale infantum is a rare pediatric dermatological disorder of uncertain etiology. Suggested causes include fluorinated corticosteroids, Candida albicans, and irritant contact dermatitis. We present the case of a 3-year-old boy with recurrent
Zachary Ingersoll   +5 more
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Contact dermatitis in pediatric age group: Indian scenario

open access: yesIndian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2019
Contact dermatitis was previously considered to be rare in children except some forms of irritant contact dermatitis which were seen commonly in children.
Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational Irritant Hand Dermatitis among Nurses in Al-batool Teaching Hospital

open access: yesDiyala Journal of Medicine, 2019
Background: Occupational irritant hand dermatitis (IHD) is frequent in hospital workers, especially in nurses. A comprehensive understanding regarding hand dermatitis is essential for establishing proper prevention and treatment strategies.              
Shahab A Shakir Al-azzawi
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Relationship of Hand Sanitizer Usage Frequency with the Incidence of Irritant Contact Dermatitis during COVID-19 Pandemic

open access: yesJurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro, 2022
Background: Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD) is an eruption of the skin caused by the non-immunologic inflammatory response of the skin to the irritant agents.
Almira Dwixie Dhara Desira   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Art of prevention: Allergic sensitization through damaged skin: Atopic, occupational, and stasis dermatitis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Women's Dermatology, 2020
The prevention of allergic contact dermatitis hinges on maintaining the integrity of the skin barrier and responding appropriately when it is disturbed. Although intact skin is subject to sensitization via highly irritating allergens, such as poison ivy,
Susan Nedorost, MD, Margaret Hammond, MD
doaj   +1 more source

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