Contact Dermatitis
Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Toxicodendron Dermatitis
Toxicodendron dermatitis is a pruritic vesicular eruption in areas of contact with the plant.
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Hairdressers have ‘excess risk’ of contact allergies
“Research has shown that up to 70% of hairdressers suffer from work-related skin damage, mostly hand dermatitis, at some point during their career...
Contact Dermatitis
Photoallergic Contact Dermatitis: No Fun in the Sun
We provide an overview of photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD), including clinical features, the most common photoallergens, and why cases may...
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Training program linked to less hand eczema for hairdressers
“The lack of primary prevention of OHE in hairdressing vocational schools may be a missed opportunity in the prevention of the disease.”
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When is an allergic reaction to raw plant food due to tree pollen?
Allergy tests may be needed for people who report atypical or severe reactions or who also react to cooked or processed plant foods.
Original Research
Optimizing Narrowband UVB Phototherapy: Is It More Challenging for Your Older Patients?
Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy remains a safe and efficacious nonpharmacologic treatment for dermatologic conditions in older and younger...
From the Journals
Dermatoses often occur in people who wear face masks
Researchers reviewed 37 studies published between 2004 and 2022 involving 29,557 adults self-reporting regular use of any face mask type across 17...
Contact Dermatitis
Can Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Coexist?
Although it previously was thought that atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) could not coexist due to their polarized...
Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Tulipalin A
Contact dermatitis is a common issue for many floral employees. Tulips are one of the most common causes of hand dermatitis.
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Consider essential oil allergy in patient with dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis to cannabis is probably “a lot less rare than we realize,” according to Dr. Brandon L. Adler.
Case Letter
Calcinosis Cutis Associated With Subcutaneous Glatiramer Acetate
Glatiramer acetate is a subcutaneous injection utilized for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, and common adverse effects include injection-...