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Skin contact or exposure to sensitizers often occurs as a consequence of occupational exposures (e.g. poison ivy in forestry), wearing jewelry (e.g. nickel), or use of cosmetics (e.g. fragrances). However, many of the known skin sensitizers or their chemical variants are also consumed orally through
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in children, until recently, was considered rare. ACD was considered as a disorder of the adult population and children were thought to be spared due to a lack of exposure to potential allergens and an immature immune system. Prevalence of ACD to even the most
OBJECTIVE
To assess treatment-emergent rash incidence when using dermatology precautions (limited antigen exposure) and slower titration during lamotrigine initiation.
METHODS
We assessed rash incidence in 100 patients with DSM-IV bipolar disorder instructed, for their first 3 months taking
The alkylhydroquinone 10'(Z)-heptadecenylhydroquinone [HQ17(1)], isolated from the sap of the lacquer tree Rhus succedanea, was found to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and to suppress melanin production in animal cells. The IC50 of HQ17(1) as a tyrosinase inhibitor was 37 microM versus 70 microM
BACKGROUND
Contact dermatitis is a common clinical problem, with prevalent sensitizers being cosmetics, metals, medicines, and plants. Plants of the Toxicodendron species cause allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in 50% to 70% of the population. Pimecrolimus is an ascomycin macrolactam developed for
BACKGROUND
Skin diseases are known to affect the quality of life (QoL), but data to support this are based on clinical samples. Few data document the skin-related QoL in the general population, and whether its association differs with self-reported or dermatologist-diagnosed skin ailments.