Pesticide contact dermatitis in agricultural workers of Himachal Pradesh (India).

abstract：:We patch tested 141 patients with 0.05% aq. thimerosal and 222 patients with 0.05% aq. mercuric chloride, including 63 children. The frequency of positive patch test reactions to thimerosal was 16.3%. There was a marked preponderance in the young age groups after vaccination, while none of 36 infants (aged 3-48 months...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Osawa J,Kitamura K,Ikezawa Z,Nakajima H

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An outbreak of occupational dermatitis in an electroforming plant where there was heavy exposure to nickel is described. Patch test investigations confirmed nickel allergy in 13 of 27 exposed individuals. Nickel chloride was found to be a more reliable patch test allergen than nickel sulphate. Improvements in industri...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Wall LM,Calnan CD

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study presents a profile of patients with chronic recalcitrant eczematous disease referred by dermatologists for contact allergy evaluation. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and irritant responses were carefully defined, as was the presence or absence of atopy obtained by history. Of 410 patients studied, 44% ha...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Klas PA,Corey G,Storrs FJ,Chan SC,Hanifin JM

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of p-phenylenediamine (PPD) sensitization is 4% in the patch tested population and varies between zero and 1.5% in the general population. Hair dye is a recognised sensitization source. OBJECTIVES:To define the prevalence rates of PPD sensitization in the general and patch tested populations ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Vogel TA,Coenraads PJ,Bijkersma LM,Vermeulen KM,Schuttelaar ML,EDEN Fragrance Study Group.

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:BACKGROUND. Allergens included in the European baseline series should result in positive patch test reactions in at least 1% of a patch test population. Inclusion of local anaesthetics other than benzocaine in the baseline series has previously been debated. OBJECTIVES:To investigate temporal trends of benz...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Thyssen JP,Engkilde K,Menné T,Johansen JD

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Investigations on light reactions in a patient with vitiligo are presented. The minimal erythema dose (MED) in the UVB area was approximately 1/3 of that in persons of skin type II. The application of furocoumarins (psoralens) increased light tolerance by 1 MED at 300-310 nm. Action spectrum studies with furocoumarins...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Kavli G,Midelfart K,Raa J,Volden G

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ingredients previously reported to cause protective glove allergy are presented and evaluated for strength of evidence. Allergens that have caused both delayed hypersensitivity and contact urticaria are considered for rubber, plastic, leather, and textile gloves. The current guidelines regarding glove manufacture ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Rose RF,Lyons P,Horne H,Mark Wilkinson S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and patch test (PT) features of patients with positive PT reactions to fragrance mix (FM) were studied. 378 consecutive eczema outpatients patch tested with a modified European standard series were analysed. 60 patients (15.9%) reacted to FM. No significant differences could be found between the ages of F...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Lu X,Li LF,Wang W,Wang J

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phenomenon of 'sensitive skin' is a relatively recent complaint in which certain individuals report more intense and frequent adverse sensory effects than the normal population upon use of cosmetic (personal-care) products. Originally defined as a minority complaint, sensitive skin is now claimed by a majority of ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Farage MA,Maibach HI

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A maximization test (after Magnusson & Kligman 1970), a single injection adjuvant test (SIAT) and a modified Draize test procedure for assessing contact sensitization potential in guinea-pigs have been compared for their ability to detect 19 known human contact sensitizers. The results show that the modified Draize pr...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Goodwin BF,Crevel RW,Johnson AW

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The quantitative risk assessment (QRA) paradigm has been extended to evaluating the risk of induction of allergic contact dermatitis from consumer products. Sensitization QRA compares product-related, topical exposures to a safe benchmark, the sensitization reference dose. The latter is based on an experimentally or c...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Farage MA,Bjerke DL,Mahony C,Blackburn KL,Gerberick GF

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate the prevalence of hand eczema, a questionnaire was distributed to 901 male car mechanics. Of the 801 persons who responded, 15% reported hand eczema on some occasion in the previous 12 months, and 57% admitted dry skin on the hands. In a 2nd part of the study, those who reported hand eczema were examined a...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Meding B,Barregård L,Marcus K

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present report describes experimental studies on the proteolytic activity of the secretion on the surface of okra pods and the allergenicity of okra components, to clarify the etiology of skin lesions due to okra. Proteolytic activity was detected on the surface of immature okra pods and seemed to be sufficient to...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Manda F,Tadera K,Aoyama K

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Nyloprint process is becoming more frequently used in Great Britain. We report a case of contact dermatitis in a 60-year-old man who was employed in the production of Nyloprint formes. The process is described in detail. Patch tests showed him to be very sensitive to an acrylamide derivative, which is used as a mo...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Pye RJ,Peachey RD

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the applicability of a symptom-based questionnaire on hand dermatitis was assessed in a population of rubber workers. The questionnaire was previously validated in a study among nurses. 224 subjects employed in 9 different companies completed a questionnaire on skin complaints. Subsequently, 202 workers...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Vermeulen R,Kromhout H,Bruynzeel DP,de Boer EM

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report discusses a case of a 69-year-old woman who developed chronic non-healing leg ulcers after long-term topical use of Plectranthus amboinicus. The ulcer was proven to be allergic contact dermatitis to P. amboinicus by a patch test. The ulcer healed after discontinuation of P. amboinicus. To the best of our k...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Chang SL,Chang YC,Yang CH,Hong HS

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lanolin has been tested as lanolin alcohols (30% pet.) in baseline patch test series since 1969, and this has shown clinically relevant allergic contact dermatitis cases. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the temporal development of lanolin allergy (i.e. positive reaction to lanolin alcohols and/or Amerchol™ L-101)...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Fransen M,Overgaard LEK,Johansen JD,Thyssen JP

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (BCDMH) is a chemical used as a disinfectant for recreational water. BCDMH was described as being responsible for an epidemic of irritant contact dermatitis in the UK (1983), and its sensitizing capacity was also discussed. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Dalmau G,Martínez-Escala ME,Gázquez V,Pujol-Montcusí JA,Canadell L,Espona Quer M,Pujol RM,Vilaplana J,Gaig P,Giménez-Arnau A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colophonium is a common contact allergen that is present not only in household products but also in occupational settings. OBJECTIVES:To describe the sources of occupational exposure to colophonium and the occupations at risk of colophonium allergy. METHODS:We reviewed patch test files from the years 2002 ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Pesonen M,Suuronen K,Suomela S,Aalto-Korte K

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although hand hygiene is an important and inexpensive measure to prevent nosocomial infections in clinical settings, the compliance of healthcare workers remains low. In Europe, alcoholic hand disinfection is first choice, but there exists a limited user acceptability due to estimated adverse effects on skin condition...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Houben E,De Paepe K,Rogiers V

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Red tattoos are prone to allergic reactions. The identity of the allergen(s) is mostly unknown. OBJECTIVES:Chemical analysis of human skin biopsies from chronic allergic reactions in red tattoos to identify culprit pigment(s) and metals. MATERIAL AND METHODS:One hundred four dermatome biopsies were analyze...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Serup J,Hutton Carlsen K,Dommershausen N,Sepehri M,Hesse B,Seim C,Luch A,Schreiver I

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of local allergic reactions after different application times with Finn Chambers was recorded in 34 nickel-sensitive patients. Biologically significant amounts of nickel seemed to penetrate the skin within a few hours, although physical penetration was minimal. Nickel was detected only in the upper keratin...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Kalimo K,Lammintausta K,Mäki J,Teuho J,Jansén CT

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclic acid anhydrides often cause allergic respiratory diseases, but contact urticaria because of these anhydrides has been considered rare. OBJECTIVE:We describe 21 patients diagnosed with occupational contact urticaria at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health during the period 1990-2006. METHOD:P...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Helaskoski E,Kuuliala O,Aalto-Korte K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 24-year-old female working in the Department of Pathology of a University Hospital developed an acute peri-ocular eczema clearly being related to her daily work at the microscope. Patch testing revealed delayed type hypersensitivity against the black rubber mix, N-isopropyl-N'-phenyl paraphenylenediamine, N-cyclohex...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Kuijpers DI,Hillen F,Frank JA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of patch tests with colophony in the standard series between 1983 and 1987 were analyzed. 5521 patients were tested in the Department of Dermatology, Hamburg, while 354 were tested in other clinics and private practices. Colophony was positive in 2.4% and 11.9%, respectively. Out of 62 patients in the 1st ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Hausen BM,Mohnert J

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：:Exaggerated test conditions were frequently used to investigate the cutaneous tolerance of detergent products in the past. As the sensitivity of newly designed biometric methods is steadily improving, the trend towards more realistic test conditions should be encouraged. A hand immersion test under laboratory-controll...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Paye M,Gomes G,Zerweck CR,Piérard GE,Grove GL

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many factors can influence the elicitation of hypersensitivity reactions in guinea pigs and humans. The effect which the vehicle might have on the test response in guinea pigs sensitized with various acrylic compounds, using the "guinea pig maximization test", has been investigated. A marked decrease in the number of ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Björkner B,Niklasson B

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An outbreak of dermatitis occurred in an aircraft factory using epoxy resin composite material. Of 25 operatives, 14 gave positive patch test reactions to the composite material and/or diglycidylether of bisphenol A (DGEBA), tetraglycidyl-4,4'-methylene dianiline (TGMDA), and o-diglycidyl phthalate. This report seems ...

journal_title：Contact dermatitis

authors： Burrows D,Fregert S,Campbell H,Trulsson L

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00