The use of complementary medicine by patients referred to a contact dermatitis clinic.

abstract：:Among patients consecutively patch tested at St John's from 1984-1989, the prevalence rate of formaldehyde sensitivity was 2.2% for men and 3.7% for women. During these 6 years, 117 women were primarily sensitized by formaldehyde, of whom 61 (52%) had hand eczema. Exposure was occupational in 12% and domestic in 88%. ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Cronin E

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patch testing with chemical irritants almost always produces a striking variability in the intensity of reaction between individuals, even amongst normal, healthy subjects. Whilst there have been many attempts to define factors which predispose to heightened or, conversely, to diminished reactivity, the underlying cel...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Willis CM

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to humid environments/water and prolonged glove occlusion are both believed to cause irritant contact dermatitis. OBJECTIVES:To study the effects of different forms of wet work, especially the differences between water exposure and occlusion, by using an experimental model simulating occupational w...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Fartasch M,Taeger D,Broding HC,Schöneweis S,Gellert B,Pohrt U,Brüning T

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of the euro has revived interest in the risk of nickel allergy due to the handling of coins. In the present work, the transfer of metallic contamination during the manipulation of coins is examined by means of leaching experiments and manipulation tests. It is shown that pre-existing metallic species ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Fournier PG,Govers TR

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of occupational skin disease was found to be 3.8% in a study of 479 sanders in the furniture-making industry in Singapore. 17 species of wood imported from South East Asia were used. The most common dermatoses from wood dust were pruritus (1.6%), irritant contact dermatitis (1.6%) and xerosis (1.4%). 2 ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Gan SL,Goh CL,Lee CS,Hui KH

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thiomersal is the preservative in all toxoid vaccines routinely administered to children in the UK, but exposure from other sources is uncommon. Delayed hypersensitivity to thiomersal was demonstrated in 1% of individuals attending the Contact Dermatitis Investigation Unit, and 50 of these patients with positive patch...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Cox NH,Forsyth A

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:3 patients with contact dermatitis to an ethyl cyanoacrylate glue are presented. Although reactions to cyanoacrylate glues are considered rare, more widespread use of these products by nail salons is likely to be associated with an increased incidence of positive reactions. All 3 of our patients came into contact with...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Belsito DV

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59-year-old saleswoman of black hats presented with a severe purpuric eruption of the exposed areas of the face, neck and arms. Patch testing to paraphenylenediamine produced a purpuric test reaction. Similar eruptions have been reported due to N-isopropyl-N-phenylparaphenylenediamine (IPPD), a rubber antioxidant. T...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Shimunes E

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms are important in cell signal transduction associated with regulation of cell proliferation and differentiation. In this study, alterations of PKC isoform levels in irritant patch test reactions were detected by Western immunoblots. 4 chemically and structurally different irritants, 4% a...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Li LF,Fiedler VC,Kumar R

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied a group of 104 patients with pompholyx, to investigate the relationship between allergological factors and its etiopathogenesis. The following examinations were performed: blood sampling (routine tests and IgE levels), allergological tests (patch, prick, intradermal, and oral provovation tests with nic...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Lodi A,Betti R,Chiarelli G,Urbani CE,Crosti C

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metal to metal prostheses give satisfactory results in 90% of patients. About half of the failure rate may be due to allergic reaction to the metals involved, particularly cobalt. A total of 35 patients in this unsatisfactory group have been patch-tested; 16 were positive to metals, 13 to cobalt, 4 to nickel, and 2 to...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Munro-Ashman D,Miller AJ

更新日期：1976-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data suggests that protection from gloves is paradoxically reduced because of effects of occlusion on the skin. The aim of this study was to characterize these effects on physical and functional properties of stratum corneum. Volunteer trials were conducted using patches of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) glove material on t...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Graves CJ,Edwards C,Marks R

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare workers are occupationally exposed to various allergens in protective gloves, surface or instrument disinfectants, drugs, and skin care products. An increased prevalence of sensitization to thiurams, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde and glyoxal in nurses with occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) has ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Molin S,Bauer A,Schnuch A,Geier J

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report reviews how to set up a laser Doppler perfusion imaging system intended for visualization of skin blood perfusion, capture images and evaluate the results obtained. A brief summary of related papers published in the literature within the areas of skin irritant and allergy patch testing, microdialysis and s...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Fullerton A,Stücker M,Wilhelm KP,Wårdell K,Anderson C,Fischer T,Nilsson GE,Serup J,European Society of Contact Dermatitis Standardization Group.

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of occupational contact dermatitis among workers in a rubber factory from 1976 to 1980 was studied. Insurance compensation was paid to 50 workers with dermatitis. 21 of the cases were allergic and 27 toxic contact dermatitis, giving a contact dermatitis frequency of 5.6/1000 workers. Paraphenylenediamin...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Kilpikari I

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparison was made between the guinea pig maximization test (GPMT), open epicutaneous test (OET) and chamber test (CT), and the allergens were neomycin sulphate and propylene glycol (PG). The sensitization rate for neomycin in petrolatum was 35% in GPMT, 25% in OET and 25% in CT. The corresponding figures for neomy...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Kero M,Hannuksela M

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess occupational hazards to the farmer's skin associated with processing thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.). 46 farmers were studied during the threshing of dried thyme. They were questioned about work-related skin problems and examined before and after work. In all persons, serum thyme-specific...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Spiewak R,Skorska C,Dutkiewicz J

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have assessed the effect of patient education regarding hand eczema (HE) severity and quality of life. Few studies, however, have evaluated patients' knowledge. OBJECTIVES:To examine knowledge of skin protection in HE patients following a guided talk, and to identify variables associated wit...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Topal Y,Agner T,van der Heiden J,Ebbehøj NE,Clemmensen KKB

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic contact dermatitis caused by medical devices for diabetes patients has been increasingly described in the literature in the last few years. This article reviews the cases of allergic contact dermatitis caused by insulin pumps and glucose sensors reported since the 1970s, the culprit allergen(s), the results o...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Herman A,de Montjoye L,Tromme I,Goossens A,Baeck M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thaumetopoea pityocampa [pine processionary moth (PPM)] is one of the most important lepidopteran agents causing urticant cutaneous reactions in humans in Mediterranean countries. This species is also expanding northwards, because of global warming. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prevalence, distribution by ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Vega JM,Moneo I,Ortiz JC,Palla PS,Sanchís ME,Vega J,Gonzalez-Muñoz M,Battisti A,Roques A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Danish Twin Register represents a population-based twin sample where the twins enter the Register independently of disease. All female twins born between 1906-30 and available in the Register in January 1978 were sent a questionnaire concerning possible nickel sensitivity. Among 746 pairs living in the eastern par...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Menné T,Holm NV

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contact sensitivity to 4 polyamines present in technical grade triethylenetetramine was investigated using the 'VAA mouse' assay and the guinea pig maximization test (GPMT). The criteria used to assess sensitivity in the GPMT classed all substances as having the same degree of sensitising potential. The mouse assay ra...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Maisey J,Purchase R,Robbins MC,Miller K

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method for quantitative determination of thiuram and carbamate derivatives released from rubber gloves into synthetic sweat is presented. The analysis was based upon determination of ester derivatives using gas-chromatography/mass spectrometry and isotope-dilution. The detection limit was 0.1 mg thiuram/carbamate in...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Knudsen BB,Larsen E,Egsgaard H,Menné T

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient was found to have a delayed positive patch test to hydrocortisone on multiple testing. This proved to be due to a photoallergy with an action spectrum in the UV-A range. The patient coincidently had a polymorphous light eruption in the UV-B range. ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Rietschel RL

更新日期：1978-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occlusion of the skin is a risk factor for development of irritant contact dermatitis. Occlusion may, however, have a positive effect on skin healing. No consensus on the effect of occlusion has been reached. OBJECTIVES:To investigate skin barrier response to occlusion on intact and damaged skin. METHODS:I...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Jungersted JM,Høgh JK,Hellgren LI,Jemec GB,Agner T

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alkyl glucosides were not expected to have a sensitizing potential at the concentrations to be used in finished consumer products; however, several contact allergy cases have been published. OBJECTIVES:To report on the patients suffering from allergic contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides observed i...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Gijbels D,Timmermans A,Serrano P,Verreycken E,Goossens A

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of surface-bound immunoglobulin E by dendritic cells within cutaneous tissue has been compared in atopic and contact dermatitis. 45 patients were recruited into 4 groups using clinical criteria and patch testing to a standard series of allergens: atopic (12 cases), allergic contact dermatitis (14 cases)...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Ward KA,Todd D,Thornton C,Walsh M,Burrows D

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colour developers are widely used and contact dermatitis and lichen planus-like eruptions from them are well-known. As a result of automation, there have been few recent reports of contact dermatitis from colour developers. We describe here 4 cases of dermatoses from Kodak CD4 colour developer and study their cross se...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Goh CL,Kwok SF,Rajan VS

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug reactions are a common problem in hospital inpatients and outpatients. Oral or parenteral drug challenges are valuable diagnostic aids, but time consuming. We review attempts to diagnose delayed hypersensitivity drug eruptions by patch testing. We review control data, and offer an operational definition that migh...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Calkin JM,Maibach HI

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bullous dermatitis, which resolved leaving hyperpigmentation and which was clinically consistent with phytophotodermatitis , affected the skin of the neck of 2 individuals who wore Hawaiian leis (as neck garlands ) made of the fruits of Pelea anisata . In a Daniels culture plate system portions of the fruits showed ph...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Elpern DJ,Mitchell JC

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00