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Abstract Background: Neomycin is used in several over-the-counter pharmaceutical formulations in Brazil. In Europe and Canada, where it is not freely available, its sensitization frequency is lower than in the United States, where this does not occur. Objective: To present the frequency of sensitization to neomycin observed in a tertiary hospital and the pharmaceutical formulations sold in Brazil containing neomycin. Method: Retrospective analysis of positive results to neomycin, obtained through patch tests performed in a tertiary hospital, from 2009 to 2018 and investigation of topical drugs and vaccines containing neomycin in Brazilian databases available on the internet. Results: Among 1,162 patients, 71 (6%) had positive reactions to neomycin, 65% female and 35% male individuals, 46% were over 50 years old, and 24% had a personal history of atopy. The dermatitis lasted from four months to 20 years. Lesions were located in 69% of the patients on the upper limbs, in 55% they were on the lower limbs, and in 42% they were disseminated in more than 4 sites. Polysensitization was detected in 55% of cases. Of these, 28% were linked to sensitization to rubber allergens and 27% to potassium bichromate. A total of 158 topical presentations of neomycin were found: 79 ointments, 58 creams, 10 ophthalmic solutions, seven otological solutions, one oral solution, two nasal solutions, and one antiseptic powder, in addition to 11 types of vaccines. Study limitations: Retrospective study. Conclusion: Sensitization to neomycin occurred in 6% of the studied population, affecting more females aged over 50 years, with skin lesions located mainly on the upper and lower limbs, in the context of chronic contact dermatitis. Neomycin was found in 135 formulations, most of them available over the counter, as well as in 11 miscellaneous vaccines.
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Abstract Background Hand eczema (HE) is a highly prevalent, recurrent, and multifactorial disease. It encompasses a group of eczematous diseases that affect the hands, etiologically classified into irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and atopic dermatitis (AD). Few epidemiological studies in Latin America have investigated the characteristics of patients with this condition and the origin of the disease. Objectives To analyze the profile of patients diagnosed with HE submitted to patch tests aiming to determine its etiology. Methods A retrospective descriptive study was carried out on epidemiological data and patch tests of patients with HE treated at a tertiary hospital in the city of São Paulo from January 2013 to December 2020. Results A total of 173 patients were studied, whose final diagnosis was 61.8% of ICD, 23.1% of ACD and 5.2% of AD, with diagnostic overlap in 42.8% of the cases. The main positive and relevant patch tests were: Kathon CG (42%), nickel sulfate (33%), and thiuram mix (18%). Study limitations The number of treated cases and socioeconomic profile was limited to a vulnerable population group. Conclusion HE is a diagnosis in which overlapping etiologies are frequent, with the main sensitizers identified in ACD being Kathon CG, nickel sulfate and thiuram mix.
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Abstract Plant-derived products can assist in the healing process of dermal wounds. It has been demonstrated that Hancornia speciosa latex present angiogenic, osteogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Then, it could contribute to the wound healing process. However, natural products in contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The objective of this work was to evaluate the allergic and irritant potential of H. speciosa serum fraction latex using in vitro assays. The obtained results showed that the H. speciosa serum fraction latex has a slightly irritant potential and is not cytotoxic neither allergenic for human cells. Moreover, we identified a remarkable low amount of proteins in this material in comparison to Hevea brasiliensis latex. This result could explain the non-allergenic potential of H. speciosa serum fraction latex because proteins present in latex are the main responsible for allergy. This biomaterial could be used as a non-allergenic source for development of new medicines.
Resumo Produtos derivados de plantas podem auxiliar no processo de cicatrização de feridas cutâneas. Foi demonstrado que o látex de Hancornia speciosa apresenta atividades angiogênicas, osteogênicas, antiinflamatórias e antioxidantes. Então, este biomaterial pode contribuir para o processo de cicatrização de feridas. No entanto, produtos naturais em contato com a pele podem causar dermatites. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o potencial alérgico e irritante do látex da fração soro de H. speciosa por meio de ensaios in vitro. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o látex da fração do soro de H. speciosa possui um potencial pouco irritante e não é citotóxico nem alergênico para células humanas. Além disso, foi identificado uma notável baixa quantidade de proteínas neste material em comparação ao látex de Hevea brasiliensis. Esse resultado poderia explicar o potencial não alergênico do látex da fração soro de H. speciosa, pois as proteínas presentes no látex são as principais responsáveis pela alergia. Este biomaterial pode ser utilizado como fonte não alergênica para desenvolvimento de novos medicamentos.
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Humans , Apocynaceae , Hevea , Wound Healing , Biocompatible Materials , Allergens , LatexABSTRACT
Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) is an occupational inflammatory skin disease. According to its pathogenesis, it can be divided into irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. This review introduced the high-risk occupations of OCD, its incidence, common irritants and allergens, and corresponding treatments. Agriculture workers, construction workers, production workers, hairdressers, and medical workers are high-risk occupations of OCD who should be paid attention to.
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OBJECTIVES@#Ozone is widely applied to treat allergic skin diseases such as eczema, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. However, the specific mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects of ozonated oil on treating 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and the underling mechanisms.@*METHODS@#Besides the blank control (Ctrl) group, all other mice were treated with DNCB to establish an ACD-like mouse model and were randomized into following groups: a model group, a basal oil group, an ozonated oil group, a FcεRI-overexpressed plasmid (FcεRI-OE) group, and a FcεRI empty plasmid (FcεRI-NC) group. The basal oil group and the ozonated oil group were treated with basal oil and ozonated oil, respectively. The FcεRI-OE group and the FcεRI-NC group were intradermally injected 25 µg FcεRI overexpression plasmid and 25 µg FcεRI empty plasmid when treating with ozonated oil, respectively. We recorded skin lesions daily and used reflectance confocal microscope (RCM) to evaluate thickness and inflammatory changes of skin lesions. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, real-time PCR, RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq), and immunohistochemistry were performed to detct and analyze the skin lesions.@*RESULTS@#Ozonated oil significantly alleviated DNCB-induced ACD-like dermatitis and reduced the expressions of IFN-γ, IL-17A, IL-1β, TNF-α, and other related inflammatory factors (all P<0.05). RNA-seq analysis revealed that ozonated oil significantly inhibited the activation of the DNCB-induced FcεRI/Syk signaling pathway, confirmed by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry (all P<0.05). Compared with the ozonated oil group and the FcεRI-NC group, the mRNA expression levels of IFN-γ, IL-17A, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and other inflammatory genes in the FcεRI-OE group were significantly increased (all P<0.05), and the mRNA and protein expression levels of FcεRI and Syk were significantly elevated in the FcεRI-OE group as well (all P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Ozonated oil significantly improves ACD-like dermatitis and alleviated DNCB-induced ACD-like dermatitis via inhibiting the FcεRI/Syk signaling pathway.
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Animals , Mice , Dinitrochlorobenzene/metabolism , Skin/metabolism , Cytokines/metabolism , Interleukin-17/metabolism , Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism , Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/pathology , Dermatitis, Atopic/chemically induced , Signal Transduction , RNA, Messenger/metabolism , Mice, Inbred BALB CABSTRACT
Purpose: This report of a case of allergic contact hand dermatitis due to constituents of nitrile gloves is to bring to the attention of practitioners four important practice points: 1) allergic contact dermatitis may occur due to exposure to chemicals in nitrile gloves; 2) skin patch testing is used to identify the causative allergens; 3) targeted allergens may be necessary in addition to the baseline European standard series if the standard series is unhelpful; and 4) there are potential interventions to manage nitrile glove dermatitis. Findings: A laboratory analyst had occupational exposure to several allergens and had worn latex gloves. She was exposed to laboratory chemicals and powdered ore dust, containing precious metals. She developed hand dermatitis and was relocated to administrative duties not requiring glove use. Her dermatitis cleared but recurred when she returned to the laboratory and started using nitrile gloves. On history, nitrile gloves and platinum group metal ore dust were consistently associated with her hand dermatitis, but laboratory chemicals were not. Latex-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) was negative, as were skin patch tests for 13 allergens in the metal series, including salts of platinum group metals. She had positive allergic reactions to cobalt chloride, formaldehyde, nickel sulphate, and quaternium 15 in the European standard series patch tests. She did not react to the rubber chemicals in the European standard series, including thiuram mix. The patient was then tested with the rubber additives series because of the glove-relatedness of her hand dermatitis. She had positive reactions to three thiuram compounds used as accelerators in rubber gloves. The patient went on vacation during which time her dermatitis improved. She was relocated to a position without glove use or ore contact and her dermatitis did not recur. Conclusions: An analytic laboratory worker developed hand allergic contact dermatitis due to nitrile glove constituents. The diagnosis is supported by the improvement in her dermatitis after cessation of glove use, negative metal series patch tests, and positive patch tests to accelerators found in rubber gloves. Nevertheless, a contribution to the dermatitis by metals in the platinum group metal ore dust cannot be excluded. Recommendations: Nitrile glove constituents should be considered in wearers who develop hand dermatitis. Skin patch testing is recommended to investigate putative agents. Specific patch test series for more targeted testing may be required
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Humans , Male , Female , Dermatitis , Gloves, ProtectiveABSTRACT
Plant-derived products can assist in the healing process of dermal wounds. It has been demonstrated that Hancornia speciosa latex present angiogenic, osteogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Then, it could contribute to the wound healing process. However, natural products in contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The objective of this work was to evaluate the allergic and irritant potential of H. speciosa serum fraction latex using in vitro assays. The obtained results showed that the H. speciosa serum fraction latex has a slightly irritant potential and is not cytotoxic neither allergenic for human cells. Moreover, we identified a remarkable low amount of proteins in this material in comparison to Hevea brasiliensis latex. This result could explain the non-allergenic potential of H. speciosa serum fraction latex because proteins present in latex are the main responsible for allergy. This biomaterial could be used as a non-allergenic source for development of new medicines.
Produtos derivados de plantas podem auxiliar no processo de cicatrização de feridas cutâneas. Foi demonstrado que o látex de Hancornia speciosa apresenta atividades angiogênicas, osteogênicas, antiinflamatórias e antioxidantes. Então, este biomaterial pode contribuir para o processo de cicatrização de feridas. No entanto, produtos naturais em contato com a pele podem causar dermatites. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o potencial alérgico e irritante do látex da fração soro de H. speciosa por meio de ensaios in vitro. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o látex da fração do soro de H. speciosa possui um potencial pouco irritante e não é citotóxico nem alergênico para células humanas. Além disso, foi identificado uma notável baixa quantidade de proteínas neste material em comparação ao látex de Hevea brasiliensis. Esse resultado poderia explicar o potencial não alergênico do látex da fração soro de H. speciosa, pois as proteínas presentes no látex são as principais responsáveis pela alergia. Este biomaterial pode ser utilizado como fonte não alergênica para desenvolvimento de novos medicamentos.
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Apocynaceae/chemistry , Wound Healing/drug effects , In Vitro TechniquesABSTRACT
Abstract Plant-derived products can assist in the healing process of dermal wounds. It has been demonstrated that Hancornia speciosa latex present angiogenic, osteogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Then, it could contribute to the wound healing process. However, natural products in contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The objective of this work was to evaluate the allergic and irritant potential of H. speciosa serum fraction latex using in vitro assays. The obtained results showed that the H. speciosa serum fraction latex has a slightly irritant potential and is not cytotoxic neither allergenic for human cells. Moreover, we identified a remarkable low amount of proteins in this material in comparison to Hevea brasiliensis latex. This result could explain the non-allergenic potential of H. speciosa serum fraction latex because proteins present in latex are the main responsible for allergy. This biomaterial could be used as a non-allergenic source for development of new medicines.
Resumo Produtos derivados de plantas podem auxiliar no processo de cicatrização de feridas cutâneas. Foi demonstrado que o látex de Hancornia speciosa apresenta atividades angiogênicas, osteogênicas, antiinflamatórias e antioxidantes. Então, este biomaterial pode contribuir para o processo de cicatrização de feridas. No entanto, produtos naturais em contato com a pele podem causar dermatites. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o potencial alérgico e irritante do látex da fração soro de H. speciosa por meio de ensaios in vitro. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o látex da fração do soro de H. speciosa possui um potencial pouco irritante e não é citotóxico nem alergênico para células humanas. Além disso, foi identificado uma notável baixa quantidade de proteínas neste material em comparação ao látex de Hevea brasiliensis. Esse resultado poderia explicar o potencial não alergênico do látex da fração soro de H. speciosa, pois as proteínas presentes no látex são as principais responsáveis pela alergia. Este biomaterial pode ser utilizado como fonte não alergênica para desenvolvimento de novos medicamentos.
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Background: The reliability of patch testing with expired Indian standard patch test kits has been not evaluated before. Methods: Thirty adults (men:women 25:5) with allergic contact dermatitis were divided into three groups of ten patients each for patch testing by Finn chamber® method using Indian standard patch test kits having expiry in 2016, 2015 and 2014. The results were compared with those from a new kit with 2018 expiry. Results: Ten patients in group-1, eight patients in group-2 and seven patients in group-3 developed positive reactions of identical intensities and mostly from identical allergens from all four kits. The major contact allergens eliciting positive reactions of identical intensities were parthenium in nine, five and three patients, colophony in four, one and zero patients, fragrance mix in three, three and one patients, thiuram mix in three, one and one patients, and paraphenylene diamine in two, one and three patients from group-1,-2, and -3, respectively. Limitations: Small number of patients in each group remains the major limitation of the study. Whether or not these results can be extrapolated with patch test results from other similar patch test kits available across countries also needs confirmation. Conclusion: The patch test allergens can be used beyond labeled expiry dates but needs confirmation by a few large studies and using other available patch test kits. This is important as the relevance of patch test results for individual allergen in this scenario may remain debatable requiring careful interpretation
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Resumo Introdução: a metilisotiazolinona isolada ou associada à metilcloroisotiazolinona (Kathon CG) é um conservante relacionado à dermatite de contato alérgica ocupacional. Objetivos: avaliar o perfil demográfico e clínico dos casos ocupacionais de sensibilização a isotiazolinonas no município do Rio de Janeiro e descrever a presença desses preservativos em tintas nacionais. Métodos: estudo transversal baseado em informações de prontuários de trabalhadores submetidos a testes de contato entre 2013-2017. Descreveu-se a prevalência de características clínicas, demográficas e ocupacionais e utilizou-se um modelo não-ajustado para investigar a associação entre variáveis. Buscou-se a presença e a concentração de isotiazolinonas nas fichas de composição química de tintas nacionais. Resultados: dentre os 768 trabalhadores submetidos aos testes, 68 apresentavam dermatose ocupacional com resultado positivo para sensibilização à metilisotiazolinona/Kathon CG. As profissões mais acometidas foram as relacionadas a atividades domésticas e limpeza. Houve maior chance de sensibilização às isotiazolinonas nas mulheres e naqueles com acometimento das mãos e das pernas. Entre as 61 tintas avaliadas, 26 possuíam alguma isotiazolinona, sendo a metilcloroisotiazolinona a mais comum. Conclusões: a sensibilização às isotiazolinonas pode impactar a saúde do trabalhador e demanda maior vigilância com materiais de limpeza e cosméticos, assim como a discussão da regulação da composição de tintas comercializadas no país.
Abstract Introduction: methylisothiazolinone alone or associated with methylchloroisothiazolinone (Kathon CG) is a preservative related to occupational allergic contact dermatitis. Objectives: to evaluate the demographic and clinical profile of occupational cases of sensitization to isothiazolinones in the city of Rio de Janeiro and to describe the presence of these preservatives in national paints. Methods: cross-sectional study based on information from medical records of workers who underwent patch testing between 2013-2017. The prevalence of clinical, demographic and occupational characteristics was described and an unadjusted model was used to investigate the association between variables. We sought the presence and concentration of isothiazolinones in the chemical composition sheets of national paints. Results: among the 768 workers submitted to the tests, 68 had occupational dermatosis with a positive result for sensitization to methylisothiazolinone/Kathon CG. The most affected occupations were those related to domestic activities and cleaning. There was a greater likelihood of sensitization to isothiazolinones in women and in those with involvement of the hands and legs. Among the 61 paints evaluated, 26 had some isothiazolinone, with methylchloroisothiazolinone being the most common. Conclusions: sensitization to isothiazolinones can impact workers' health and demands greater vigilance on cleaning materials and cosmetics, as well as discussing the composition regulation of the paints sold in Brazil.
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Los cuidados actuales de la diabetes incluyen altos niveles de tecnología y los pacientes utilizan diferentes dispositivos que pueden ayudar en su control metabólico, pero pueden impactar negativamente en su piel. Sensores de glucosa como el Freestyle, Dexcom, el Enlite de Medtronic y los sistemas de infusión continua de insulina contienen diferentes productos químicos que están en contacto directo con la piel del paciente y pueden causar una dermatitis irritativa o de contacto alérgica. Las lesiones incluyen eczema, prurito, heridas, cicatrices y cambios en la pigmentación de la piel. Los productos químicos involucrados que pueden ocasionarlas son el isobornil acrilato, N, N- dimetilacrilamida, etil cianoacrilato y colophonium, forzando a los pacientes a cambiar los sitios de infusión, el set de infusión o el sensor mismo más pronto de lo esperado, para reducir el nivel de daño en la piel. Existe gran número de productos que permiten proteger la piel y reducir el contacto de la piel con la cánula de la bomba o el sensor. Para reducir o prevenir el daño existen productos como cremas o spray y parches de hidrocoloide que actúan como barrera y existen técnicas para aplicar y retirar cuidadosamente los parches y adhesivos de los dispositivos. Una vez que las lesiones se han producido, el tratamiento incluye pomadas y a veces corticoides tópicos y/o antibióticos. Para prevenir o reducir el daño de la piel asociado al sensor y uso de la bomba de insulina, la industria que los produce debería incluir la información en relación a los productos químicos incluidos en cada dispositivo.
Diabetes care nowadays includes a high level of technology and patients use different devices which can help them in their glycemic control, but can have a negative impact on their skin. Glucose sensors such as Freestyle, Dexcom, Medtronic Enlite and also continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion systems contain different chemical products which are in direct contact with the patient's skin and can cause irritative or allergic contact dermatitis. Lesions include eczema, pruritus, wounds, scars and changes in skin pigmentation. The chemical products which can induce them are isobornyl acrylate, N, N- dimethylacrylamide, ethyl cyanoacrylate and colophonium, forcing patients to change the infusion site, set or the sensor itself, earlier than expected, in order to reduce the level of skin damage. There are a number of products which can protect the skin and reduce it's contact with the pump cannula or the sensor. To reduce or prevent damage, we have products such as barrier cream or spray films and hydrocolloid blister plasters and actions such as careful application and removal of device's patches and adhesives. Once lesions are established, treatment includes ointments and sometimes topical steroids and/ or antibiotics. In order to prevent or reduce skin damage related to sensor and insulin pump use, the manufacturers should include the information related to the chemicals included in each device.
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Humans , Skin Diseases/etiology , Insulin Infusion Systems/adverse effects , Skin/injuries , Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring/adverse effects , Adhesives/adverse effects , Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/etiology , Glycemic Control/adverse effectsABSTRACT
Allergic contact dermatitis （ACD）is a common type Ⅳ allergic disease ，which has a wide range of patients ，and seriously affects the quality of patients ’lives. To understand the pharmacological mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）in the treatment of ACD ，and to provide reference for clinical application and new drug research and development ，the relevant research literatures were reviewed from aspects of pathogenesis of ACD ，traditional Chinese medicine that can be used to treat ACD and its mechanism of action. TCM for the treatment of ACD mainly include heat-clearing medicines （Sophora flavescens，Dictamnus dasycarpus ），exterior-releasing medicines （Cinnamomum cassia ，Xanthium sibiricum ，Saposhnikovia divaricata），antirheumatic medicines （Tripterygium wilfordii ，Cynanchum paniculatum ），and damp-draining medicines （Plantago asiatica，Kochia scoparia ），etc. The main mechanisms include inhibition of IgE secretion ，regulation of Th 1/Th2 cell and Th 17/ Treg balance ，reduction of mast cells degranulation ratio ，inhibition of pERK 1/2/TLR4/NF-κ B pathway，AIM2/caspase-1 inflammasome signaling pathway ，Wnt/β-catenin pathway ，STAT3 pathway and MAPK pathway.
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Objective: To evaluate the quality of Arnebiae Radix (AR) and Dictamni Cortex (DC) and study the efficacy of herbal extracts of these two herbs on the treatment of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Methods: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of effective components was performed using High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and HPLC-Quadrupole Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-QTOF-MS). In vitro allergic ACD 3D model was established by incubating 3D reconstructed human epidermis (RHE) with skin sensitizer, potassium dichromate. A total of 65 gene expression that were associated with ACD, which included 24 antioxidant responsive element (ARE) and 41 SENS-IS genes were quantified by qRT-PCR. More than or equal to 10 ARE genes and 18 SENN-IS genes were induced by 1.3-fold, demonstrating the successful establishment of in vitro ACD model. Oil extracts of AR and DC were applied on the in vitro ACD model to study the efficacy. Results: Batch 3 of AR and batch 2 of DC showed presence of all active ingredients with the highest concentrations. Active ingredients of the herbs were extracted using a special oil and formulated into herbal oil extracts. The herbal oil extracts were able to down regulate the induced genes in the in-vitro ACD skin model, bringing the tissue back to homeostatic status. Conclusion: The oil extracts showed the potent efficacy of using AR and DC in ACD treatment. The combination study will be done to optimize the formulation ratio which will be developed into a topical cream.
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Background@#Oral lichen planus is an idiopathic autoimmune inflammatory condition and oral lichenoid reactions are lesions that resemble oral lichen planus clinically and histopathologically, but develop secondary to various underlying causes. Oral lichenoid reactions have been reported to be caused by contact allergy to dental materials. This study aims to describe the characteristics of patients with a clinical and/or histopathological diagnosis of oral lichen planus who underwent patch testing in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.@*Methods@#This is a 5-year retrospective study of patients who had oral lichen planus and had undergone patch testing at the Department of Dermatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between January 2015 and Cecember 2019. Patch tests were performed with European Baseline Series and relevant extended series, which include dental and metal series as well as patients’ own products. Patch test results were recorded according to the International Contact Dermatitis Research Group recommendation.@*Results@#There were 41 patients with oral lichen planus who underwent patch test. The median age was 56 (range 21 to 73) with 70.7% of patients being female. There were 29 (70.7%) patients who developed at least one positive reaction. The most frequent sensitizing allergens were nickel sulfate (34.1%), gold(I)sodium thiosulphate dihydrate (22.0%), fragrance mix I (19.5%), cobalt chloride (14.6%), Peru balsam (12.2%) and sodium tetrachloropalladate (II) hydrate (12.2%). Current relevance was recorded in 16 patients (39.0%) and of these patients, 12 of them had positive patch test reactions to allergens found in dental materials such as dental fillings, dental implants, orthodontic braces, dentures and dental crowns.@*Conclusion@#Contact sensitization was detected in about 70% of our patients with oral lichen planus. The most common sensitizing allergen was nickel sulfate. Current relevance was found mainly towards dental materials.
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Dermatitis, Allergic ContactABSTRACT
A metilisotiazolinona (MI) é um conservante presente em produtos químicos de limpeza e cosméticos na forma isolada ou associada à metilclorotiazolinona (MCI/MI). Seu uso tem sido associado ao aumento progressivo de casos de dermatite alérgica de contato (DAC) no mundo, constituindo uma das principais causas dessa entidade. O diagnóstico padrão-ouro de DAC a essa substância é realizado pelo teste de contato. No Brasil, a bateria padrão contempla apenas o composto MCI/MI, não avaliando isoladamente a MI. Relatamos caso clínico de uma paciente com eczema crônico predominante em mãos, que possuía nexo ocupacional com utilização de produtos de limpeza, tendo apresentado teste de contato, através da bateria Latino-Americana, fortemente positivo (+++) à MI 0,2% e negativo para MCI/MI. Objetivamos demonstrar a importância da inclusão da metilisotiazolinona, de forma isolada, na bateria padrão brasileira para maior sensibilidade diagnóstica, além da necessidade de especificação da presença desse conservante em produtos de limpeza.
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) is a preservative present in cleaning and cosmetic products, in the isolated form or associated to methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). Its use has been associated with the progressive increase in cases of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in the world, constituting one of the main causes of this entity. The gold standard diagnosis of ACD for this substance is performed by the patch test. In Brazil, the baseline series only includes the MCI / MI compound, not evaluating the MI alone. We case report of a patient with predominant chronic eczema on the hands, who had an occupational nexus with the use of cleaning products, having presented a patch test, through the Latin American series, extremely positive for 0.2% MI (+++) and negative for the MCI/MI. We aim to demonstrate the importance of including methylisothialzoninone, in isolation, in the Brazilian baseline series for greater diagnostic sensitivity, in addition to the need to specify the presence of this preservative in products.
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Female , Adult , Dermatitis, Allergic Contact , Wounds and Injuries , Patch Tests , Chemical Compounds/adverse effects , Eczema , Additives in Cosmetics , HypersensitivityABSTRACT
@#Allergic contact dermatitis affects 15 to 20% of the population. The pattern of contact allergy varies across nations. Therefore, many countries utilize their unique individual baseline series for patch testing. In this study, we aimed to assess the outcome of rubber and fragrance allergy detection with the addition of 1,3-Diphenylguanidine. N-Cyclohexyl-N-Phenyl-4-Phenylenediamine, N-Cyclohexylthiophthalimide and Ylang ylang oil.
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The id reaction, which is also known as autoeczematisation or autosensitisation dermatitis, refers to the acute development of dermatitis at a site distant from the site of the primary inflammatory cutaneous reaction. Many stimuli have been reported as causes of id reactions, including allergic contact dermatitis. The exact prevalence of id reaction is unknown, however, id reactions have been found to occur in 4%-5% of cases of dermatophyte infections and in up to 37% of patients with stasis dermatitis. This condition has no known predilection for any race, sex or age groups. Shoe dermatitis is a type of contact dermatitis developed following the contact of the foot’s skin with shoe’s parts that contain different chemical substance that harbor the potentiality to be an immune trigger. Among the potential allergens, rubber is found to be the most common shoe-related allergen reported in the literature. Other known allergens include: cements, dichromats used in tanning, dyes, anti-mildew agents, formaldehyde, and nickel eyelets or nickel arch supports. The pathogenesis of allergic contact dermatitis is a type IV, delayed-type immune response that provoked by cutaneous contacts with different material that have the ability to stimulate antigen-specific T-helper 1 (TH1) in a sensitized individual. The clinical presentation of id reaction includes acute onset of pruritic erythematous eruption with symmetrical distribution that follows the primary dermatitis by one to two weeks. Authors report a 27-year-old male who presented with generalized, symmetric pruritic and eczematous eruption following localized shoe dermatitis.
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Background@#Nickel-induced allergic contact dermatitis (Ni-ACD) is a global health problem. More detailed knowledge on the skin uptake of haptens is required. This study aimed to investigate the penetration process and distribution of nickel in skin tissues with late phase and early phase of Ni-ACD to understand the mechanisms of metal allergy.@*Methods@#Forty Hartley guinea pigs were divided into four groups according to the NiSO4 sensitizing concentration and the NiSO4 challenged concentration: the 5% NiSO4-group, 5% to 10% (sensitization-challenge; late phase group); 10% NiSO4-group, 10% to 10% (sensitization-challenge; early-phase group); and the positive and negative controls. Pathological biopsies were performed on each group. The depth profile of nickel element concentration in the skin of guinea pigs was detected by synchrotron radiation micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (SR-μ-XRF) and micro X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (μ-XANES).@*Results@#In each section, the nickel element concentration in both the 5% NiSO4-group and 10% NiSO4-group was significantly higher than that in the negative control group. In the upper 300-μm section of skin for the early phase group, the nickel element concentration was significantly higher than that in the lower section of skin. In deeper sections (<200 μm) of skin, the concentration of nickel in the early phase group was approximately equal to that in the late phase group. The curve of the late phase group was flat, which means that the nickel element concentration was distributed uniformly by SR-μ-XRF. According to the XANES data for the 10% NiSO4 metal salt solution, structural changes occurred in the skin model sample, indicating that nickel was not present in the Ni2+ aqueous ionic state but in the nickel-binding protein.@*Conclusions@#This study showed that the distribution of the nickel element concentration in ACD skin tissue was different between the early phase and late phase groups. The nickel element was not present in the Ni2+ aqueous ionic state but bound with certain proteins to form a complex in the stratum corneum in ACD model tissue.
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OBJECTIVE： To investigate the improvement effects of external application of water extract from Picrasma quassioides on allergic contact dermatitis （ACD） model mice， and to provide reference for its further development and utilization. METHODS： A total of 48 mice were randomly divided into blank control group （normal saline）， model group （normal saline）， hydrocortisone group （positive control， about 0.15 g/ear） and water extract from P. quassioides low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups （0.15， 0.3， 0.6 g/ear， calculated by extract）， with 8 mice in each group. The mice were given medicine on ear at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for 7 d continuously. Except for blank control group， other groups were given acetone-olive oil solution containing 0.5％ 2，4-dinitrofluorobenzene （DNFB） on the abdomen of mice to induce ACD model. After 7 d medication， modeling group was given acetone-olive oil of 0.25％ DNFB on left ear to induce dermatitis. 24 h later， the pathological changes of left ear tissue were observed by naked eye and skin lesion was scored. The thickness difference and weight difference of left and right ears in mice were measured. The serum contents of IL-6 and IgE were determined. The pathomorphology changes of ear tissue were observed by microscope after HE staining. RESULTS： Compared with blank control group， the skin lesion score of left ear was increased significantly in model group （P＜0.01）； the thickness difference and weight difference of left and right ears， serum contents of IgE and IL-6 were increased significantly （P＜0.01）. Pathological changes were observed in left tissue of mice by microscope， such as lymphocytic infiltration， intercellular edema， erythrocyte exudation. Compared with model group， skin lesion score of left ear in mice was decreased significantly in hydrocortisone group and water extract from P. quassioides high-dose group （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）； the thickness difference and weight difference of left and right ears in mice were decreased significantly in all administration groups （P＜0.01）. The serum contents of IgE and IL-6 in mice were decreased significantly in hydrocortisone group， water extract from P. quassioides medium-dose and high-dose groups （P＜0.01）； the inflammatory lesions of left ear in mice were alleviated to varying degrees in different administration groups. CONCLUSIONS： External application of water extract from P. quassioides has a good improvement effect on ACD model mice.
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The present study was aimed to explore the dose-toxicity-effect relationship of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook f( TW) processed by liquorice,to establish the safe and effective therapeutic window,and further to provide scientific reference for the clinical use of TW. The toxicity and anti-inflammatory effect of six doses of raw TW and TW processed by liquorice( 0. 78,1. 56,3. 12,6. 24,12. 48,15. 60 g·kg-1) in 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene( DNFB)-induced allergic contact dermatitis( ACD) model were mainly examined by histopathology and serum biochemistry. The liver biochemical parameters including ALT and AST,related inflammatory factors including TNF-α and IL-2,together with liver index,kidney index and the other pharmacodynamic indicators,were examined and compared. The results showed that compared with the control group,the serum levels of TNF-α and IL-2 of the model group were significantly increased( P<0. 01),which proved that the ACD model was successful. The comprehensive analysis of liver biochemical indexes,serum inflammatory factors and the other indexes showed that the safe and effective therapeutic window of TW processed by liquorice was 3. 12-12. 48 g·kg-1. The results showed the therapeutic window of TW processed by liquorice was much broader than that of raw TW. And it could provide scientific reference for the clinical rational use of TW.