Contact allergy to finished woods in furniture and furnishings: a small allergic contact dermatitis epidemic to western red cedar in sauna interior decoration

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Huilaja ◽  
M.E. Kubin ◽  
R. Riekki
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Contact Allergy ◽  
Interior Decoration ◽  
Red Cedar ◽  
Western Red Cedar ◽  
Allergic Contact

Nickel Allergy of the Skin and Beyond

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 1003-1009
Author(s):  
Malena Gergovska ◽  
Razvigor Darlenski ◽  
Jana Kazandjieva
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Contact Allergy ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Nickel Allergy ◽  
Positive Skin ◽  
Diagnostic Potential ◽  
Allergic Contact

Background: Hypersensitization to nickel is one of the most common contact allergies in the modern world and it is considered to be a major cause of contact dermatitis, especially for hand eczema. Objective: The aim of this paper is to describe many faces of the nickel allergy and to find out different diagnostic, potential strategies for treatment and prevention in hypersensitized patients. A personal clinical experience with practical clinical cases of contact dermatitis to nickel has also been presented. Methods: Electronic databases on this topic was carried out using PubMed-Medline. Results: The literature review identified many articles reporting for nickel contact allergy and pointing the metal as number one allergen in the frequency of positive skin patch test reactions in a large population worldwide. Herein, a summary of the current understanding and evidence on nickel allergy with practical approach and proposed recommendations to the dermatologist, general practitioner, and the allergist were prepared. Conclusions: The prevalence of nickel allergy represents an important socio-economical and health issue. Metal is one of the most common sensitizing agents worldwide. The morbidity due to this metal represents the allergic contact dermatitis and it is constantly growing in many countries. There are also cases of systemic allergic contact dermatitis, where they could be easily misdiagnosed as adverse drug reactions, which lead to delay of the correct diagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

Filaggrin null mutations and association with contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis: results from a tertiary dermatology clinic

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berit Christina Carlsen ◽  
Jeanne Duus Johansen ◽  
Torkil Menné ◽  
Michael Meldgaard ◽  
Pal B. Szecsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Contact Allergy ◽  
Dermatology Clinic ◽  
Allergic Contact

scholarly journals Contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis caused by lavender: A retrospective study from an Australian clinic

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda J. Bingham ◽  
Mei M. Tam ◽  
Amanda M. Palmer ◽  
Jennifer L. Cahill ◽  
Rosemary L. Nixon
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Contact Allergy ◽  
Allergic Contact

scholarly journals The European Baseline Series in Romania: Results of Patch Testing in Contact Dermatitis and Determination of the Most Frequently Awareness in Adult Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 1337-2341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Magdalena Constantin ◽  
Stefana Bucur ◽  
Clara Matei ◽  
Iuliana Elena Nita ◽  
Traian Constantin
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Patch Testing ◽  
Potassium Dichromate ◽  
Contact Allergy ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Positive Patch Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Allergic Contact

In Romania, data on patch testing are lacking and the significance and applicability of the European baseline series (EBS) needs to be evaluated. The aim of the study was to examine the prevalence of contact allergy to the EBS and to determine the most common post-test sensitization occurred in the population of patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis in Romania. Demographic data were collected from 252 patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. Pacients were patch tested with 28-allergen EBS.The positive patch test was observed in 80.16% patients. The most prevalent contact allergens were nickel sulphate (15.08%), fragrance mix I & II (13.10%) and potassium dichromate (9.52%). Differences in sensitization prevalences to some allergens of the EBS compared with other European countries were recognized. The current EBS is a suitable diagnostic tool for contact allergy in Romania.

Contact Dermatitis to Personal Sporting Equipment in Youth

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Marzario ◽  
Dianne Burrows ◽  
Sandy Skotnicki
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Patch Testing ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Contact Allergy ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Positive Patch Test ◽  
Test Reactions ◽  
Additional Value ◽  
Allergic Contact

Background: Contact dermatitis to personal sporting equipment in youth is poorly studied. Objective: To review the results of patch testing 6 youth to their sporting equipment in a dermatology general private practice from 2006 to 2011. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 6 youth aged 11 to 14 who were evaluated for chronic and persistent dermatitis occurring in relation to sports equipment was conducted. All patients were subjected to epicutaneous (patch) testing, which included some or all of the following: North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACGD) series, textile series, rubber series, corticosteroid series, and raw material from the patients’ own personal equipment. Results: All cases had 1 or more positive patch test reactions to an allergen within the aforementioned series, and 3 subjects tested positive to their personal equipment in raw form. Conclusions: Allergic contact dermatitis, not irritant, was deemed the relevant cause of chronic dermatitis in 4 of the 6 patients due to positive reactions to epicutaneous tests and/or personal equipment. The utility of testing to patients’ own sporting equipment was shown to be of additional value and should be considered when patch testing for contact allergy to sporting equipment.

scholarly journals A Hard-to-Heal Cutaneous Ulcer: An Exuberant Case of Allergic Contact Dermatitis to L-Mesitran® Tulle

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-69
Author(s):  
Joana Calvão ◽  
Ricardo Batista ◽  
Margarida Gonçalo
Keyword(s):  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Allergic Contact Dermatitis ◽  
High Purity ◽  
Wound Dressing ◽  
Contact Allergy ◽  
Leg Ulcer ◽  
Cutaneous Ulcer ◽  
Allergic Contact ◽  
Medical Grade

L-Mesitran Tulle® is a popular non-adherent polyethylene dressing impregnated with the patented L-Mesitran Soft gel that contains Medilan™, which is said to be a “hypoallergenic lanolin”. Lanolin is a well know sensitizer and the prevalence of contact allergy to lanolin alcohols varies from 0.6% - 6.9%. We report the case of a patient who develop eczema around the leg ulcer while using L-Mesitran Tulle® as a wound dressing, highlighting that even this “high purity medical grade of lanolin” (Medilan™) contained in L-Mesitran Tulle® can cause an allergic contact dermatitis.

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