Contact dermato-allergology - review of the literature

Abstract European Baseline Series (EBS) of haptens (contact allergens) is used throughout Europe, containing patch tests essential for the diagnosis of contact allergy (Tables I and II) [1]. Exposure to environmental allergens is constantly evolving and the EBS must be adapted accordingly in order to guarantee its relevance of the molecules tested, in particular by the addition of emerging allergens [1].

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Nummular Contact Eczema: Presentation of a Pediatric Case

The Open Dermatology Journal ◽

10.2174/1874372201913010023 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 23-26

Author(s):

D Bonamonte ◽

A Filoni ◽

G Gullo ◽

M Vestita

Keyword(s):

Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Contact Allergy ◽

Contact Sensitization ◽

Pediatric Case ◽

Patch Tests ◽

Clinical Phenotypes ◽

Contact Eczema ◽

Causative Factors ◽

High Incidence ◽

Nummular Eczema

The etiopathogenesis of the nummular eczema is not fully known. Various causative factors have been proposed, and among these only a few studies investigate the relevance of contact allergy. Here, we present a case of nummular contact eczema in an 8-year-old allergic to perfumes. Since atopic dermatitis may also present with different clinical phenotypes, among which nummular eczema is quite frequent, the possible significant differences between non-atopic and atopic nummular diseases are considered. Based on the high incidence of contact sensitization in all cases of nummular eczema, it is recommended to perform patch tests for diagnostic-preventive purposes.

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Contact Allergy and Contact Allergens in Atopic Skin Disease

Dermatitis ◽

10.1097/01206501-199203000-00006 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 27-29

Author(s):

Björn Edman ◽

Halvor Möller

Keyword(s):

Skin Disease ◽

Contact Allergy ◽

Contact Allergens ◽

Atopic Skin

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Contact allergy in chronic leg ulcers: results of a multicentre study carried out in 423 patients and proposal for an updated series of patch tests

Contact Dermatitis ◽

10.1111/j.1600-0536.2009.01541.x ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 60 (5) ◽

pp. 279-287 ◽

Cited By ~ 74

Author(s):

Annick Barbaud ◽

Evelyne Collet ◽

Christophe J. Le Coz ◽

Sylvie Meaume ◽

Pierre Gillois

Keyword(s):

Multicentre Study ◽

Contact Allergy ◽

Leg Ulcers ◽

Patch Tests ◽

Chronic Leg Ulcers

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Henna tattoo contact dermatitis — a report of four cases and brief review of the selected literature

Open Medicine ◽

10.2478/s11536-011-0106-1 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 124-128

Author(s):

Sonja Prcic ◽

Aleksandra Matic ◽

Milan Matic ◽

Aleksandra Petrovic ◽

Verica Djuran ◽

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Keyword(s):

Contact Dermatitis ◽

Patch Testing ◽

Potassium Dichromate ◽

Contact Allergy ◽

Nickel Sulphate ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Contact Sensitization ◽

Hair Dye ◽

Allergic Contact ◽

Related Compounds

AbstractTemporary henna tattoos have recently become increasingly popular, especially among teenagers. Combining henna with other colouring agents such as para-phenylenediamine (PPD) may increase its potential for contact sensitization, cross-reaction to related compounds, as well as life-long allergy. Several cases of contact dermatitis from temporary tattoos with black henna have been reported in the literature. We present our experiences with 4 pediatric cases of allergic contact dermatitis induced by henna tattooing and give a brief review of the literature. The agent responsible for contact allergy was proven to be PPD in 3 patients, and in one patch testing revealed positive reactions to PPD and benzocaine, as well as to wool alcohols, nickel sulphate and potassium dichromate, to previously used hair dye—all being of clinical relevance.

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