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High rate of sensitization to Kathon CG, detected by patch tests in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: Kathon CG, a combination of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, is widely used as preservative in cosmetics, as well in household cleaning products, industrial products such as paints and glues. It has emerged as an important sensitizing agent in allergic contact ...

Dermatitis de contacto fotoalérgica y test de fotoparches: revisión de la literatura y aplicación de la técnica en clínica alemana de Santiago
Photoallergic contact dermatitis and test photopatches: literature review and application of the technique at clínica alemana de Santiago

Rev. chil. dermatol; 36 (4), 2020
Las fotodermatosis son un conjunto de patologías cutáneas originadas o agravadas por exposición a radiación ya sea solar o artificial. Se clasifican en cuatro categorías: 1. Idiopáticas o mediadas inmunológicamente 2. Dermatosis fotoagravadas, 3. Fotosensibilidad inducida por agentes y 4. Trastorn...

Positive results of patch tests with fragrance markers: analysis of a 15-year period at a Brazilian dermatology center

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (6), 2018
Abstract: Fragrances may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Data on patients who were patch tested, between 2000 and 2015, with fragrance allergens included in the Brazilian baseline series (balsam of Peru, colophony and fragrance mix I), were collected and analyzed. Of these patients, 258 (13.8%) were p...

Fixed drug eruption by etoricoxib confirmed by patch test

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (5), 2016
Abstract: Non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs, followed by antibiotics, are the main causes of fixed drug eruption. They provoke one or several round erythematous or bullous lesions that recur in the same place after taking the causative medication. A positive patch test on residual, lesional skin can...

Evaluation of dental material series from patients with dental prostheses and suspicion of delayed hypersensitivity

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (2), 2016
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with oral sensitivity are common in our practice. Allergic contact dermatitis is one of the most frequent etiologies. OBJECTIVES: Evaluate oral contact dermatitis using the Brazilian standard series and complementary dental series in patients using dental prostheses, with...

Patch tests

An. bras. dermatol; 88 (6), 2013
Patch tests were introduced as a diagnostic tool in the late nineteenth century. Since then, they have improved considerably becoming what they are today. Patch tests are used in the diagnostic investigation of contact dermatitis worldwide. Batteries or series previously studied and standardized should b...