Contents

Preface

Summary

Chapter 1

Causes of Contact Dermatitis

Abstract

Introduction

Epidemiology and Etiology of Contact Dermatitis

Skin Barrier Function

Skin Barrier Disturbance

Pathogenesis of Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Pathogenesis of Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Haptens

Conclusion

Chapter 2

Clinical Presentation of Contact Dermatitis

Abstract

Introduction

Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Dyshidrotic Dermatitis

Mucosal Contact Reactions

Protein Contact Dermatitis

Systemic Contact Dermatitis

Photocontact Dermatitis

Airborne Contact Dermatitis

Conclusion

Chapter 3

Diagnostic Procedures of Contact Dermatitis

Abstract

Introduction

Allergological Examination

Medical History

Patch Testing

Valid Patient Information

Patch Testing Procedure

Patch Test Series

Patch Testing Technique

Reading Patch Testing Results

Clinical Relevance of Patch Testing

Modifications of Patch Testing

Open or Semi-Open (Semi-Occlusive) Patch Tests

Repeated Open Application Test (ROAT)

Strip Patch Test

Photopatch Test

Testing with Patient´s Own Materials

Other Diagnostic Procedures

Special Groups of Individuals in Patch Testing

Patch Testing in Children

Patch Testing in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic Patch Test

Adverse Drug Reactions in Patch Testing

Patch Testing in Hypersensitivity to Topical Drugs

Cosmetics in Patch Testing

Plant Dermatitis and Patch Testing

Metal Allergy and Patch Testing

Occupational Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing

Conclusion

Chapter 4

Treatment of Contact Dermatitis

Abstract

Introduction

Topical Therapy

Topical Corticosteroids

Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors

Ultraviolet Therapy

Other External Agents

Systemic Therapy

Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy

Systemic Retinoid Therapy

Ciclosporin

Other Immunosuppressants

Diet

Skin Barrier Protection

Conclusion

Chapter 5

Prevention of Contact Dermatitis

Abstract

Introduction

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Tertiary Prevention

Conclusion

References

About the Authors

Index

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