Clinical Features of Contact Dermatitis

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Clinical Features of Contact Dermatitis

Fig. 2.1 Atopic dermatitis of the antecubital fossa Fig. 2.2 Seborrheic dermatitis of the face Fig. 2.3 Seborrheic dermatitis of the medial aspect of the eyebrow Fig. 2.4 Nummular dermatitis…

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Worker’s Protection: Gloves and Creams

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Worker’s Protection: Gloves and Creams

Fig. 24.1 Hierarchical skin protection strategy Worker-related strategies, for example, skin protection, should be optimized by choice of adequate gloves, barrier creams, emollients, and skin cleaning products and by workers…

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Plants

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Plants

Fig. 22.1 Phototoxic reaction after harvesting parsnips on a sunny day Children playing outdoors and scantily clad gardeners operating string trimming tools are especially at risk. Careful history and examination…

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Patch Testing Essentials

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Patch Testing Essentials

1. Patients with hand dermatitis, even if suspected endogenous, always be liberal when considering patch testing. The hands are exposed to a multitude of substances both willingly and unknowingly. Hand…

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Cosmetics

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Cosmetics

Fig. 23.1 Axillary dermatitis from the fragrance present in a deodorant 23.4.4 Make-Ups Such as Foundations, Eye Shadows and Lipsticks Leave on skin care products are a common source of…

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Photoreactions and Testing

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Photoreactions and Testing

Fig. 7.1 Systemic chronic drug photosensitivity, with symmetrical lesions involving the face and V of the neck and forearms, with protection of the area covered by the wrist watch Fig….

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Rubber

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Rubber

Environment or purpose of use Product Medical Protection gloves, finger cots, catheters, tubes, stopper, sealings, splints, wound dressings, bandages, condoms, hot water bag, implants (mostly silicone) Laboratory Protections gloves, Peleus…

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Metals

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Metals

Metal Country/region, period Dermatitis patients General population Ref.   n W M Total n W M Total  Ni Europe, 1985–2010a 180,390 17–32 3–10 12–25     [11] Europe 2005–2006 19,793   19–24     [12] Denmark…

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Protein Contact Dermatitis and Testing

Oct 15, 2016 by in Dermatology Comments Off on Protein Contact Dermatitis and Testing

Stage 1 Localized urticaria (redness and swelling) Immediate contact dermatitis (eczema – protein contact dermatitis) Itching, tingling, or burning sensation Stage 2 Generalized urticaria Stage 3 Bronchial asthma (wheezing) Rhinitis,…

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