Contact Dermatitis

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 11-11
Historical Aspects....Pages 1-9
Front Matter....Pages 11-11
Genetics and Individual Predispositions in Contact Dermatitis....Pages 13-42
Mechanisms of Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis....Pages 43-90
Molecular Aspects in Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis....Pages 91-110
Bio-Guided Fractionation and Identification of Allergens in Complex Mixtures and Products....Pages 111-119
Role of the Permeability Barrier in Contact Dermatitis....Pages 121-135
Immediate Contact Reactions....Pages 137-153
Mechanisms of Phototoxic and Photoallergic Reactions....Pages 155-163
Front Matter....Pages 165-165
Histopathological and Immunohistopathological Features of Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis....Pages 167-177
Ultrastructure of Irritant and Allergic Contact Dermatitis....Pages 179-192
Epidemiology....Pages 193-211
Front Matter....Pages 213-213
Skin Penetration....Pages 215-227
Predictive Tests for Irritants and Allergens and Their Use in Quantitative Risk Assessment....Pages 229-239
Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Humans: Experimental and Quantitative Aspects....Pages 241-251
Front Matter....Pages 253-253
Clinical Features....Pages 255-303
Clinical Aspects of Irritant Contact Dermatitis....Pages 305-345
Systemic Contact Dermatitis....Pages 347-360
Phototoxic and Photoallergic Reactions....Pages 361-376
Pigmented Contact Dermatitis and Chemical Depigmentation....Pages 377-393
Hand Eczema....Pages 395-406
Front Matter....Pages 253-253
Protein Contact Dermatitis....Pages 407-413
Noneczematous Contact Reactions....Pages 415-427
Respiratory Symptoms from Fragrances and the Link with Dermatitis....Pages 429-436
Front Matter....Pages 437-437
Patch Testing....Pages 439-464
Atopy Patch Testing with Aeroallergens and Food Proteins....Pages 465-474
Patch Testing in Adverse Drug Reactions....Pages 475-491
Allergens Exposure Assessment....Pages 493-510
Skin Tests for Immediate Hypersensitivity....Pages 511-517
Photopatch Testing....Pages 519-531
Noninvasive Techniques for Quantification of Contact Dermatitis....Pages 533-542
Front Matter....Pages 543-543
Allergens from the European Baseline Series....Pages 545-590
Cosmetics and Skin Care Products....Pages 591-605
Fragrances....Pages 607-627
Hair Dyes....Pages 629-641
Metals....Pages 643-679
Metalworking Fluids....Pages 681-694
Plastic Materials....Pages 695-728
Topical Drugs....Pages 729-762
Dental Materials....Pages 763-791
Clothing....Pages 793-817
Front Matter....Pages 543-543
Shoes....Pages 819-830
Occupational Contact Dermatitis....Pages 831-839
Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Health Personnel....Pages 841-851
Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Chefs and Food Handlers....Pages 853-864
Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Hairdressers....Pages 865-871
Plants and Plant Products....Pages 873-925
Pesticides....Pages 927-936
Contact Allergy in Children....Pages 937-961
Therapy and Rehabilitation of Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis....Pages 963-983
Prevention of Hand Eczema: Gloves, Barrier Creams and Workers’ Education....Pages 985-1016
Prevention of Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Safe Exposure Levels of Sensitizers....Pages 1017-1022
Legislation....Pages 1023-1028
International Comparison of Legal Aspects of Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Contact Dermatitis....Pages 1029-1051
Databases and Networks. The Benefit for Research and Quality Assurance in Patch Testing....Pages 1053-1063
Contact Dermatitis Research Groups....Pages 1065-1070
Patch Test Concentrations and Vehicles for Testing Contact Allergens....Pages 1071-1105
Patch Testing with the Patients’ Own Products....Pages 1107-1119
Dictionary of Contact Allergens: Chemical Structures, Sources, and References....Pages 1121-1248
Back Matter....Pages 1249-1262