Contact Dermatitis
Clinical Review
Janus Kinase Inhibitors: A Promising Therapeutic Option for Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Select JAK inhibitors have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the management of atopic dermatitis. Their use in allergic...
Case Letter
Use of Dupilumab in Severe, Multifactorial, Chronic Itch for Geriatric Patients
Dupilumab is efficacious and safe in the management of chronic pruritus, even in complex cases such as elderly patients with multiple...
Clinical Review
Cutaneous Manifestations in Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia
Hereditary alpha tryptasemia (HaT) is a recently identified disorder that is associated with dermatologic manifestations such as urticaria,...
Environmental Dermatology
Botanical Briefs: Daffodils (Narcissus Species)
Narcissus species are thought to be the most common cause of irritant contact dermatitis among florists.
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Higher metal contact allergy rates found in metalworkers
The prevalence of allergy to certain metals has not been well characterized, according to the investigators.
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Breaking the itch-scratch cycle with mindfulness
Mindful breathing can help interrupt the itch-scratch cycle and relieve pain, stress, and distress often experienced by children, teens, and...
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.