Allergic Contact Dermatitis,An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics

1st Edition, Volume 38-3 - June 9, 2020
Author: Christen M. Mowad
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 1 2 1 3 - 2
eBook ISBN:
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This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Christen M. Mowad, will cover a number of important topics related to Allergic Contact Dermatitis. This issue is one of four… Read more

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This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Christen M. Mowad, will cover a number of important topics related to Allergic Contact Dermatitis. This issue is one of four each year selected by longtime series Consulting Editor, Dr. Bruce Thiers. Topics discussion include, but are not limited to: Occupational Contact Dermatitis; Considerations When Performing Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis; The Importance of Education When Patch Testing; The Concern Over Implants and Metal Patch Testing; Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic Contact Dermatitis; Allergen of the Year; Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Healthy and Chronically Inflamed Skin; Systemic Contact Dermatitis; Fragrance Allergy; and Plant Allergic Contact Dermatitis, among others.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Pitfalls in Patch Testing: Minimizing the Risk of Avoidable False-Negative Reactions
Key points
Introduction
Suboptimal reading times
Immunosuppression
Topical corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors
Systemic corticosteroids
Other immunosuppressive medications
Targeted immunotherapies
Dupilumab
Other biologics
Ultraviolet light
Summary
Allergic Contact Sensitization in Healthy Skin Differs from Sensitization in Chronic Dermatitis: Atopic, Occupational Wet Work, and Stasis Dermatitis
Key points
Introduction
The education of T cells influences the phenotype of dermatitis
Phenotype 1: allergic contact dermatitis in patients with previously healthy skin
Phenotype 2: allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically inflamed skin
Phenotype 3: systemic contact dermatitis—A sequelae of phenotype 2
Summary
American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergens of the Year 2000 to 2020
Key points
Introduction
Methods
Dyes
Medications
Metals
Preservatives
Surfactants
Other skin care product ingredients
Adhesives and rubber accelerators
Summary
Common Allergens and Considerations When Performing Pediatric Patch Testing
Key points
Introduction
Pediatric allergic contact dermatitis
Common pediatric allergens
Considerations when performing pediatric patch testing
Summary
Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Evaluation and Management Considerations
Key points
Introduction
Evaluation considerations
Management considerations: prevention and therapy
Workers’ compensation
Disability
Prognosis
Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Common Occupational Allergens
Key points
Introduction
Agricultural workers
Construction workers
Health care workers including dental workers
Dental workers
Florists
Hairdressers
Housekeeping personnel
Mechanics
Production workers: machinists and printing machine operators
Miscellaneous occupations
Summary
The Importance of Education When Patch Testing
Key points
Introduction
Patient education
Education of providers
Summary
Orthopedic Implant Hypersensitivity Reactions: Concepts and Controversies
Key points
Introduction
Clinical presentation of implant hypersensitivity reactions
Pathogenesis of implant hypersensitivity reactions
Orthopedic implant components
Diagnostic testing in implant hypersensitivity reactions
Management of implant hypersensitivity reactions
Summary
Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Fragrances
Key points
Introduction
Contact dermatitis to fragrances
Epidemiology of fragrance allergy
Detecting fragrance allergy
Patch testing pitfalls: technique
Essential oils
Natural ingredients
Challenges for the fragrance-allergic patient
Summary
Systemic Contact Dermatitis: A review
Key points
Introduction
Definitions
Etiology
Plants and foods
Metals
Medications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Summary
Plant Associated Irritant & Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Phytodermatitis)
Key points
Introduction
Irritant contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis