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A rare cause of emergency department visit: Euphorbia helioscopia contact dermatitis
Emergency department visits due to dermatologic disease is quite rare. Euphorbia helioscopia is a widely distributed plant in rural areas. E. helioscopia related contact dermatitis (Irritant contact dermatitis or allergic contact dermatitis) are known ...
Ibrahim Hakan Bucak+3 more
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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
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Dermatoses due to indian cultural practices
A wide prevalence of socio-religious and cultural practices in the Asian subcontinent often leads to multitude of skin diseases which may be missed by the dermatologists because of a lack of awareness.
Divya Gupta, Devinder Mohan Thappa
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Occupational allergic and irritant contact dermatitis in workers exposed to polyurethane foam
Objectives: To evaluate sensitization to chemicals present in work environment after an outbreak of contact dermatitis in workers of vehicle equipment factory, exposed to polyurethane foam, based on 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI).
Marta Kieć-Świerczyńska+4 more
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Introduction: Occupational dermatosis is defined as any pathological condition of the skin for which job exposure can be shown to be a major direct or contributory factor. The commonest occupational dermatosis is a work-related contact dermatitis.
Rima Shrestha, Manisha Basukala
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Although wool is commonly believed to cause irritant (non-immune) and hypersensitivity (immune) cutaneous reactions, the evidence basis for this belief and its validity for modern garments have not been critically examined. Publications from the last 100
Michaela Zallmann+8 more
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Severe contact dermatitis induced by an unusual blend of pure henna
Henna is a natural dye extracted from Lawsonia inermis leaves and is commonly used all over the world to dye skin, hair and leather. Pure henna is rarely reported as a cause of contact dermatitis.
Halit Baykan+4 more
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Irritant contact dermatitis caused by sap of rengas
Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is an inflammation of skin caused by direct cytotoxic effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on epidermal cells without a presence of specific antibody production.
Betty Ekawati Suryaningsih
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Tinea with Irritant Contact Dermatitis-A Series of 15 Clinically Challenging Cases. [PDF]
Rajagopal A+3 more
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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
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