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Patch Testing in Children: Not Just Little Adults
- Author:
- Jennifer M. Tran, BA
- Amber Reck Atwater, MD
- Margo Reeder, MD
Allergic contact dermatitis is prevalent in children, often with unique allergen sensitivities. Specific patch testing considerations are...
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Methylisothiazolinone and Isothiazolinone Allergy
- Author:
- Margo Reeder, MD
- Amber Reck Atwater, MD
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a common preservative that has caused an epidemic of allergic contact dermatitis. An overview of MI exposures and...
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Trends in Nail Services May Cause Dermatitis: Not Your Mother’s Nail Polish
- Author:
- Amber Reck Atwater, MD
- Margo Reeder, MD
The advent of acrylate-based nail treatments has resulted in an uptick in nail-related acrylate allergy. The authors review acrylate-based nail...
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Parabens: The 2019 Nonallergen of the Year
- Author:
- Margo Reeder, MD
- Amber Reck Atwater, MD
Consumers are exposed to parabens in a wide variety of personal care products. Despite high public interest in limiting exposure, parabens have a...