Contact Dermatitis
Commentary
Hand Hygiene in Preventing COVID-19 Transmission
Although perceived as more irritating, alcohol-based sanitizers are less likely to cause irritant contact dermatitis of the hands than handwashing...
From the Journals
Sensitizer prevalent in many hypoallergenic products for children
More than half of the shampoo products labeled hypoallergenic contained cocamidopropyl betaine.
Photo Challenge
Minimally Hyperpigmented Plaque With Skin Thickening on the Neck
A 74-year-old man with a history of melanoma and basal cell carcinoma presented for an annual skin examination and displayed asymptomatic stable...
Case Letter
Phytophotodermatitis in a Butterfly Enthusiast Induced by Common Rue
It is important to inquire about patients’ professions and hobbies, which may lead to the diagnosis, as in this case of a butterfly enthusiast...
Contact Dermatitis
Essential Oils Debunked: Separating Fact From Myth
Essential oils (EOs) make their place in the world by providing sweet-smelling aromas in addition to their alleged therapeutic...
Case Letter
Cutaneous Id Reaction After Using Cyanoacrylate for Wound Closure
2-Octyl-cyanoacrylate (2-CA) tissue adhesive has been reported to cause contact dermatitis when applied topically for surgical site closure.
From the Journals
Consider toys as culprits in children with contact allergies
Cell phones were the most common electronics associated with contact dermatitis.
Conference Coverage
Consider allergic contact dermatitis in children with AD with disease flares, new rash
ORLANDO – “The take-home message here is that pediatric contact dermatitis is common, much more common than a lot of people realize.”
Contact Dermatitis
Hypersensitivity Reactions to Orthopedic Implants: What’s All the Hype?
Allergens implicated in orthopedic implant hypersensitivity reactions include metals and bone cement components. This column discusses implant...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Makeup is contaminated with pathogenic bacteria
Unfortunately and unknowingly, most consumers use products beyond the expiration date, and the most common offender is mascara.
Photo Challenge
Pruritic and Erythematous Rash Resembling Marks Caused by a Lashing
A 40-year-old man presented to the clinic with a sudden-onset pruritic rash of 4 days' duration. A full-body skin examination displayed no mucosal...