Atopy, Nickel Sensitivity, Occupation, and Clinical Patterns in Different Types of Hand Dermatitis

Magina, Sofia; Barros, Maria Antónia; Ferreira, José Alberto; Mesquita-Guimarães, J

doi:10.1097/01206501-200306000-00003

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“…These results confirm recent data from register-based retrospective studies (3,10,32). Exposures relevant at these workplaces do not only include irritants and allergens, but also wet work (1,33).…”

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confidence: 81%

Adolescents’ jobs and the course of dermatitis symptoms throughout puberty

Radon¹,

Riu²,

Dressel³

et al. 2006

Scand J Work Environ Health

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Adolescents’ jobs and the course of dermatitis symptoms throughout puberty

Radon¹,

Riu²,

Dressel³

et al. 2006

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…It is a well-known occupational risk in health care personnel, metal workers, brick layers and hairdressers (2,5). A recent study from Denmark reported an increase in the prevalence of contact sensitization from 15.9% to 18.6% (among 15-41-year-old subjects) between 1990 and 1998 (6).…”

Section: Allergic Contact Sensitization In a General Population Intromentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In many parts of the world, more than 20% of the adult population are suffering from contact allergy (2,4). It is a well-known occupational risk in health care personnel, metal workers, brick layers and hairdressers (2,5).…”

Section: Allergic Contact Sensitization In a General Population Intromentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A recent study from Denmark reported an increase in the prevalence of contact sensitization from 15.9% to 18.6% (among 15-41-year-old subjects) between 1990 and 1998 (6). Contact sensitization to nickel, perfume, preservatives and rubber seem to be most common (1,2,6). Still, few population-based studies have been conducted; most studies of contact allergy have been performed in clinical settings.…”

Section: Allergic Contact Sensitization In a General Population Intromentioning

confidence: 99%

“…About 25% of cases with contact dermatitis are caused by sensitization to contact allergens (2). The onset of contact allergy is preceded by skin contact with a specific allergen or a closely related clinical substance (haptens), which elicits a specific immunologic inflammatory response (3).…”

Section: Allergic Contact Sensitization In a General Population Intromentioning

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The prevalence of allergic contact sensitization in a general population in Tromso, Norway

Dotterud

2007

International Journal of Circumpolar Health

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Objectives. This study investigated the prevalence of contact sensitization in a general adult population and the relationship between the history of metal dermatitis and sensitization to metal allergens. Study design. A cross-sectional population study using patch tests and a questionnaire was conducted among adults in Tromsø, Northern Norway. Methods. A random sample of 830 participants aged 18-75 years were invited to participate in the patch testing and completed a 1-page self-administered questionnaire. Of the adults, 531 (64%) were actually TRUE tested (using a standardized, ready-to-apply patch test system) and completed the self-administered questionnaire about ear piercing, metal reactions, skin reactions to different allergens, atopic dermatitis, eczema, cooking equipment and diet. Results. The study showed that nickel (19.2%; women 31.1% and men 5.0%), fragrance mix (3.4%) and cobalt (1.7%) were the most prevalent allergens causing contact sensitization. For all other allergens, less than 1.1% tested positive. Eighty-four (45.2%) subjects with a positive history of metal dermatitis had negative patch tests. Conclusions. Contact sensitization was found frequently in this general adult population, especially to nickel and perfumes with a predominance among females. An eczematous reaction caused by cheap earrings seemed to be the best indicator for metal sensitivity.

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Treatment of Eczema

Chang

Keen

Gershwin

2007

Clinic Rev Allerg Immunol

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Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that has reached nearly epidemic proportions in childhood. Moreover, it is a difficult disease to control and, with its onset in childhood, is often the first manifestation of atopy. The clinical features of eczema include itchy red skin accompanied by dryness and lichenification. In the past, treatment options consisted primarily of avoidance of soap and water. These options have considerably improved with both nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches. However, eczema is still a treatment challenge. Part of the problem in developing new treatment options has been the relative failure in translating basic science information into clinical application. It is hoped that the newer biologics will help bridge this gap and lead to greater success rates.

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Atopy, Nickel Sensitivity, Occupation, and Clinical Patterns in Different Types of Hand Dermatitis

Cited by 18 publications

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Adolescents’ jobs and the course of dermatitis symptoms throughout puberty

Adolescents’ jobs and the course of dermatitis symptoms throughout puberty

The prevalence of allergic contact sensitization in a general population in Tromso, Norway

Treatment of Eczema

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