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HISTORY A 31-year-old woman started to experience intense itching of the upper extremities during an 8-hour drive. Twenty-four hours earlier, she had been working on the grapevines in her father's […]

Health workers should be made aware of the dangers of latex allergies. Only a small percentage of healthcare workers 8% to 12%, are affected by latex allergies. However, the results can be dangerous as evidenced by the death of 26 patients after they were exposed to rubber barium enema tips. Nurses and other healthcare workers should have themselves tested for latex allergies. Upon knowledge of this condition, the worker concerned should inform his or her employer to take the necessary steps, such as the use of alternative barrier protection or vinyl gloves., Latex allergy may not be as prevalent as we think, but it's still a serious problem that affects patients and healthcare workers alike. You can minimise its effects by knowing [...]

At least half the population will have an allergic reaction to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac and many of the afflicted will be miserable. What can you do [...]

Contact dermatitis is a very common diagnosis in the dermatology clinic. Simplified information offers a good starting point for patient education and instruction about avoidance measures. Using the general guidelines [...]

Contact dermatitis, also termed eczema, is estimated to cause the loss of 3 million working days per year in the UK. Many individuals with dermatitis lose their jobs and their self-respect through prejudice based on their appearance. There is no cure for dermatitis; prevention is key to controlling outbreaks. Research continues on the causes of the disease. Case studies of two people with dermatitis, a hairdresser and an electronics worker, are included.

Pamela Lillian Isley can manipulate plants in unexplained ways. They bend to her will, growing and threatening the environment and society--at least in Cotham City. In the world of Batman, [...]

Hand dermatitis describes an eczematous hand eruption of unclear origin. This definition excludes disorders with a known cause or of a well-defined morphology, such as tinea manus and lichen planus. […]

Exposure to poisonous plants such as poison ivy can cause itching, stinging and rash. Tips on identifying such irritating plants as ragweed, stinging nettle and jimsonweed are given, as are their symptoms and methods of treatment., YOU TOUCHED SOME GREEN, LEAFY THING, OR your dog touched it and you touched him, or you think you've got poison ivy, or the aftereffects of stinging nettle or who-knows-what:. [...]

* These plants are also known by an older generic name, Rhus, as in Rhus radicans. Recognition of rashes caused by poison ivy, oak, and sumac is easy, treatment effective, [...]

Easing symptoms is important, but not the whole story. The workup may uncover a problem requiring an aggressive approach-systemic antihistamines, anti-inflammatory agents, or treatment of contacts. When the diagnostic workup [...]

Hand Dermatitis Annoying and Persistent, But Treatable Hand dermatitis describes an eczematous hand eruption of unclear origin. This definition excludes disorders of known etiology or of a well-defined morphology such […]

Readers share their genius solutions for itching, burned, or irritated skin. Ahhh. To soften skin. . . Coconut oil isn't just for cooking--it's great for soothing dry skin, sore nipples [...]

Allergic contact dermatitis can arise from the use of topical medicaments, including wound care items. There is a particularly high risk in people with chronic wounds that are covered by dressings and bandages, and there is also an enhanced risk in elderly people. If contact dermatitis arises, it is advisable to avoid antiseptics and to avoid using adhesive tapes directly on the skin.

The range of toxic plants which can produce allergic or irritant reactions on contact with them is described. The diagnosis and treatment of irritant contact dermatitis, phototoxic reactions and acute hypersensitivity are presented.

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Case Report Comment References Abstract A case of a wooden splinter dermatitis occurring in the foot of a 69-year old female is reported. The clinical [...]

Table of Contents Abstract Case Reports Discussion References Abstract Cutaneous reactions to insects are common in the tropics. They usually follow arthropod bites and are referred to as papular urticaria. [...]

Cement contact dermatitis While pouring cement from his cement mixer, this builder spilled some into his boots.The cement soaked into his socks, which he continued to wear for the rest [...]

Being a chef is tough. The hours are long, the kitchens are hot and - to add insult to injury - you may find you often suffer with a painful [...]

QUESTION: A 34-year-old gardener comes to the office for a rash that has been present for 6 months. The gardener was examined by a physician 2 weeks ago and was [...]

Low-potency corticosteroids had not resolved a rash of several month's duration on the buttocks of a 2-year-old girl. Dr Raymond T. Kuwahara of Memphis reports that the pattern of the [...]

Signs and Symptoms: Typically, patients with contact dermatitis present with a history of using or starting a new cosmetic, perfume, nail polish, clothing detergent, contact lens solution or ocular medication. [...]

CASE A 9-year-old boy presents to a dermatology clinic complaining of an intermittent itchy rash on his abdomen during the last 6 months. He has no significant medical history and [...]

ARTICLE CONSULTANTS WILLIAM L EPSTEIN, MD, is Professor of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. JERE D. GUIN, MD, is Professor of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for [...]

Is it appropriate to administer a short course (< 14 days) of an oral corticosteroid to treat a contact dermatitis that becomes systemic in an HIV-positive patient? Does it depend [...]

Signs and symptoms Contact dermatitis may be seen as an inflammatory reaction of the eyelid(s) and/or periocular adnexa. The presentation may occur unilaterally or bilaterally, depending upon the exposure. In [...]

Background: Dermal exposure to capsaicin may result in severe pain that may last for hours to days. Home-based topical treatments that have been advocated include: milk, ice water, vinegar, and vegetable oil. However, none of these treatments has effectively resulted in prompt, sustained pain relief. Effectiveness of poison center-guided topical antacid application for capsaicin-induced dermatitis was assessed with a prospective study. Methods: All patients 12 [greater than or equal to] years old with dermal discomfort from capsaicin-containing products or plants reported to a regional poison control center (PCC) over a 17month period were included. At the initial PCC contact, patients were assessed by a standardized survey and asked: (1) what treatments have you already tried, and (2) how would you rank your pain currently on a scale of 0 to 107 Patients then proceeded to use either topical antacids or other non-antacid therapy based on accessibility. On follow-up patients were asked: (1) what treatments did you use after calling the PCC, (2) how would you rank your pain after therapy on a scale of 0 to 10, and (3) how long did the therapy take to work? Positive response to treatment was determined as a decline in the pain scale ranking of 33% [greater than or equal to] within 30 minutes. Results: A total of 100 patients met the inclusion criteria, but 13 were lost to follow-up. The remaining 87 patients received a total of 101 treatments (note: some used multiple treatments). A significantly higher positive response was reported in 72% (53 of 73) of the antacid treatment group compared to only 14% (4 of 28) of the non-antacid treatment group (p < 0.001). Conclusion: PCC-guided topical application of antacids was an effective home-based treatment for capsaicin-induced dermatitis., Kim SY, Anderson IB, Keamey TE. California Poison Control System, San Francisco Division, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco, [...]