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A Multi-Channel Ratio-of-Ratios Method for Noncontact Hand Video Based SpO$_2$ Monitoring Using Smartphone Cameras [PDF]

, 2021
Blood oxygen saturation (SpO$_2$) is an important indicator for pulmonary and respiratory functionalities. Clinical findings on COVID-19 show that many patients had dangerously low blood oxygen levels not long before conditions worsened. It is therefore recommended, especially for the vulnerable population, to regularly monitor the blood oxygen level ...
arxiv   +1 more source

Prevalence, comorbidities, and treatment patterns of Japanese patients with alopecia areata: A descriptive study using Japan medical data center claims database

The Journal of Dermatology, Volume 50, Issue 1, Page 37-45, January 2023., 2023
Abstract Real‐world data on alopecia areata (AA) demographics, comorbidities, and treatment patterns are sparse, not only in Japan but worldwide. This cross‐sectional study assessed the current prevalence of AA in Japan, including analysis of severe subsets, frequency of comorbidities, and unmet medical needs surrounding treatment.
Eduardo Campos‐Alberto, Tomohiro Hirose, Lynne Napatalung, Manabu Ohyama   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contact dermatitis due to personal protective equipment use and hygiene practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of case reports [PDF]

, 2022
Background: Prolonged use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may lead to contact dermatitis during the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. This paper aims to identify the causative factors of contact dermatitis from PPE and hygiene practices ...
Bernstein, Jonathan A, Cherrez-Ojeda, Ivan, Felix, Miguel, Fonacier, Luz, Sarfraz, Azza, Sarfraz, Muzna, Sarfraz, Zouina   +6 more
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Optical coherence tomography for patch test grading: A prospective study on its use for noninvasive diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis [PDF]

, 2021
Background: The diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis should be confirmed by skin patch tests. Distinguishing between irritant and allergic reactions is sometimes difficult.
Fiocco Z., French L. E., Hartmann D., Oppel E., Rahimi F., Ruini C., Sattler E.   +6 more
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The additive value of patch testing non‐commercial test substances and patients' own products in a clinic of occupational dermatology

Contact Dermatitis, Volume 88, Issue 1, Page 27-34, January 2023., 2023
At the Finnish institute of Occupational Health in 2015–2019, we would have missed 39 (18.9%) of our 206 cases of OACD if we had solely used commercial test substances. Abstract Background Commercial patch test substances do not cover all occupational contact allergens.
Kristiina Aalto‐Korte, Maria Pesonen
wiley   +1 more source

Current knowledge on biomarkers for contact sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis. [PDF]

, 2017
Contact sensitization is common and affects up to 20% of the general population. The clinical manifestation of contact sensitization is allergic contact dermatitis. This is a clinical expression that is sometimes difficult to distinguish from other types
Agner, T., Angelova-Fischer, I., Berents, T., Brandner, J., Brans, R., Clausen, M.L., Engebretsen, K.A., Holm, J.O., Hummler, E., Jakasa, I., John, S.M., Jurakić-Tončic, R., Kezic, S., Khnykin, D., Koppes, S.A., Martin, S.F., Molin, S., Suomela, S., Thierse, H.J., Thyssen, J.P.   +19 more
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THE CORRELATION OF CHEMICAL EXPOSURE AND PERSONAL HYGIENE WITH IRRITANT CONTACT DERMATITIS AMONG WORKERS IN THE PRODUCTION WORKER

Journal of Vocational Health Studies, 2018
Background: The production process at PT. X using oxalic acid as a mixture of Gum Rosin and Turpentine. Oxalic acid is corrosive and toxic and readily oxidized by water and oxygen that can cause irritation, rashes, burns, and damage to the skin and can ...
Eka Rosanti, Edwina Rudyarti, Mochammad Azel Putra Sunda Diwa   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational distribution and management strategies of occupational contact dermatitis

环境与职业医学, 2023
Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) is an occupational inflammatory skin disease. According to its pathogenesis, it can be divided into irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. This review introduced the high-risk occupations of OCD,
Huachun WANG, Hetong LI, Faming TIAN
doaj   +1 more source

Nickel allergy is associated with a broad spectrum cytokine response

Contact Dermatitis, Volume 88, Issue 1, Page 10-17, January 2023., 2023
PBMC from nickel allergic patients and controls were stimulated with nickel under type 1, 2 and 17 skewing culture conditions; levels of 33 cyto‐ /chemokines were analysed and related to medical history of nickel contact dermatitis and nickel patch test result.
Niels P. J. De Graaf, Sanne Roffel, Susan Gibbs, Cees J. Kleverlaan, Marta Lopez Gonzalez, Thomas Rustemeyer, Albert J. Feilzer, Hetty J. Bontkes   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Indian 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, Laxmisha Chandrashekar, Medha Rajappa   +2 more
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