Contact Dermatitis
Case Reports
Drug-induced Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis in a Patient With a Vancomycin-impregnated Cement Spacer
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is an autoimmune blistering rash caused by IgA autoantibodies against the epidermal basement membrane zone....
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Select atopic dermatitis patients need patch testing
In some cases, identifying the trigger for allergic contact dermatitis in a patient with AD can help avoid systemic therapy. ...
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VIDEO: Parabens named ‘nonallergen’ of the year
SAN DIEGO – Experts in contact dermatitis aim to counter misinformation regarding parabens in skin care products.
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VIDEO: The skinny on patch testing
KAUAI, HAWAII – When someone reacts to a tixocortol pivalate skin patch, it doesn’t necessarily mean that topical steroids are no longer a...
Case Letter
Over-the-counter Topical Musculoskeletal Pain Relievers Used With a Heat Source: A Dangerous Combination
From the Journals
Consider calcipotriol contact allergy when psoriasis doesn’t improve
Reports of contact allergy to calcipotriol are rare in the literature, considering its widespread use.
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Metals may surprise as sources of contact dermatitis
Sources may include orthopedic, dental, or eyelid weight implants.
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Working up patients with allergic contact dermatitis
Patch testing is best done while patients are off immunosuppressants, but current immunosuppressive therapy should not prevent testing.
Case Reports
Granulomatous Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis
Granulomatous pigmented purpuric dermatosis (GPPD) is a rare histologic variant of pigmented purpuric dermatosis (PPD). It includes classic...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: When to consider systemic exposure in patients with contact dermatitis
Nickel and balsam of Peru are among the more common causes of systemic contact dermatitis.
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Bar soaps may be better than body washes for contact dermatitis patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Liquid soaps had far more preservative and surfactant allergens than bar soaps, in a study comparing ingredients in the two...