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Rühl-Muth AC, Maler MD, Esser PR, Martin SF. Feeding of a fat-enriched diet causes the loss of resistance to contact hypersensitivity. Contact Dermatitis 2021; 85:398-406. [PMID: 34218443 DOI: 10.1111/cod.13927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low-molecular weight chemicals or metal ions can cause allergic contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin disease. Mice lacking Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 (TLR2/4 mice) are resistant to contact hypersensitivity (CHS). In the Western population obesity is increasing, which is known to have a proinflammatory impact. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a high-fat diet (HFD) on the sensitization and elicitation of CHS. We hypothesized that a proinflammatory micromilieu can be caused by an increase in adipose tissue, which might be sufficient to break the resistance of TLR2/4 mice. METHODS Four weeks prior to sensitization, wild-type (wt) or TLR2/4 mice were fed normal chow (NC), control diet (CD), or HFD. The effects on CHS and inflammation were analysed by measuring the ear swelling response, using flow cytometry and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS The reaction of wt mice to 2,4,6-trinitro-1-chlorobenzene (TNCB) was increased by HFD. While NC-fed TLR2/4 mice were still resistant to CHS, HFD and, unexpectedly, CD feeding broke the resistance of TLR2/4 mice to TNCB. CONCLUSIONS These experiments suggest that the increased fat content or the different fatty acid composition of the diets increases inflammation and, therefore, the likelihood of developing CHS.
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- Anne-Catherine Rühl-Muth
- Allergy Research Group, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Allergy Research Group, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Allergy Research Group, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg
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- Allergy Research Group, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg
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Kim MK, Kim KB, Kim HS, Lee BM. Alternative skin sensitization prediction and risk assessment using proinflammatory biomarkers, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). J Toxicol Environ Health A 2019; 82:361-378. [PMID: 31025611 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2019.1609183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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As an alternative to animal tests for skin sensitization potency and risk assessment, cell viability and biomarkers related to skin sensitization were analyzed in THP-1 human monocytic leukemia cells. Cell viabilities of 90% (CV90) and 75% (CV75) were determined for 24 selected test chemicals. Further biomarkers related to skin sensitization were also determined under equivalent comparative conditions. In cell viability analyses, potent skin sensitizers exhibited high cytotoxicity, but non-sensitizers did not display this tendency. In biomarker analyses, interleukin-I beta (IL-1β), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), IL-1β+iNOS, and THP-1 IL-1β+Raw 264.7 IL-1β were found to be suitable for prediction of skin sensitization potency following classification as either skin sensitizers or non-sensitizers (accuracies of 91.7%, 87.5%, 83.3%, and 82.6%, respectively). A significant positive correlation was found between biomarkers and skin sensitization potency, with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.7 or more (correlation coefficients of 0.77, 0.72, 0.7, and 0.84, respectively). Finally, the skin sensitization potency effective threefold concentration (EC) 3% was predicted using a biomarker equation, with resulting prediction rates (match rate with actual data) of 58.3%, 54.2%, 62.5%, and 60.9%, respectively. The prediction accuracy for the EC3 value obtained from animal data was calculated as 83.3%, 79.2%, 79.2%, and 73.9%, respectively. Thus, these biomarkers, IL-1β and iNOS, may be alternatively used to predict skin sensitization potency and risk assessment.
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- Min Kook Kim
- a Division of Toxicology , College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Gyeonggi-do , South Korea
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- b College of Pharmacy , Dankook University , Cheonan , Chungnam , South Korea
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- a Division of Toxicology , College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Gyeonggi-do , South Korea
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- a Division of Toxicology , College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Gyeonggi-do , South Korea
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Kim MK, Kim KB, Yoon K, Kacew S, Kim HS, Lee BM. IL-1α and IL-1β as alternative biomarkers for risk assessment and the prediction of skin sensitization potency. J Toxicol Environ Health A 2018; 81:830-843. [PMID: 30020862 DOI: 10.1080/15287394.2018.1494474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Potential biomarkers of skin sensitization in RAW264.7 mouse macrophages were investigated as alternatives to animal experiments and risk assessment. The concentrations that resulted in a cell viability of 90% (CV90) and 75% (CV75) were calculated by using a water-soluble tetrazolium salt (WST)-1 assay and used to analyze the skin sensitization potency of 23 experimental materials under equivalent treatment conditions. In addition, the expression of interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-31, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) was analyzed utilizing Western blotting. In the cell viability analysis, skin sensitizers were generally more cytotoxic and exhibited increased skin sensitization potency. However, nonsensitizers did not show any marked cytotoxic tendency. Biomarker analysis demonstrated that IL-1α, IL-1β, and the combination of IL-1α and IL-1β (IL-1α + IL-1β) predicted reliably skin sensitization potential (1) sensitivities of 94.4%, 83.3%, and 83.3%, specificities of 100%, 100%, and 100%, and (2) accuracies of 95.7%, 87%, and 87%, respectively. These observations correlated most reliably as indicators for skin sensitization potency. Data suggest that IL-1α and IL-1β may serve as potential biomarkers for skin sensitization and provide an alternative method to animal experiments for prediction of skin sensitization potency and risk assessment.
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- Min Kook Kim
- a Division of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Gyeonggi-do , South Korea
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- b College of Pharmacy , Dankook University , Cheonan , Chungnam , South Korea
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- c Lung Cancer Branch , Research Institute, National Cancer Center , Goyang , Gyeonggi-do , South Korea
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- d McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment,University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- a Division of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Gyeonggi-do , South Korea
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- a Division of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy , Sungkyunkwan University , Suwon , Gyeonggi-do , South Korea
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Fitzpatrick JM, Roberts DW, Patlewicz G. An evaluation of selected (Q)SARs/expert systems for predicting skin sensitisation potential. SAR QSAR Environ Res 2018; 29:439-468. [PMID: 29676182 PMCID: PMC6077848 DOI: 10.1080/1062936x.2018.1455223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Predictive testing to characterise substances for their skin sensitisation potential has historically been based on animal models such as the Local Lymph Node Assay (LLNA) and the Guinea Pig Maximisation Test (GPMT). In recent years, EU regulations, have provided a strong incentive to develop non-animal alternatives, such as expert systems software. Here we selected three different types of expert systems: VEGA (statistical), Derek Nexus (knowledge-based) and TIMES-SS (hybrid), and evaluated their performance using two large sets of animal data: one set of 1249 substances from eChemportal and a second set of 515 substances from NICEATM. A model was considered successful at predicting skin sensitisation potential if it had at least the same balanced accuracy as the LLNA and the GPMT had in predicting the other outcomes, which ranged from 79% to 86%. We found that the highest balanced accuracy of any of the expert systems evaluated was 65% when making global predictions. For substances within the domain of TIMES-SS, however, balanced accuracies for the two datasets were found to be 79% and 82%. In those cases where a chemical was within the TIMES-SS domain, the TIMES-SS skin sensitisation hazard prediction had the same confidence as the result from LLNA or GPMT.
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- Jeremy M Fitzpatrick
- National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT), US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), 109 T W Alexander Dr, Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC 27711, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street, Liverpool, UK
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- National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT), US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), 109 T W Alexander Dr, Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC 27711, USA
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Montanez-Wiscovich ME, Ogbonna NJ. Geometric Rash on the Leg. Am Fam Physician 2018; 97:531-532. [PMID: 29671489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Delimar D, Bohaček I, Paštar Z, Lipozenčić J. Orthopedic and Cutaneous Reactions to Nickel after Total Hip Replacement. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2018; 26:39-43. [PMID: 29782298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Implant degradation products have shown signs of a cutaneous allergic response after implantation of a metal orthopedic replacement, loosening and failure of the joints as well as skin rashes, general fatigue, pain, and impaired wounds and bone healing. The prevalence of contact skin sensitivity in patients with a joint replacement device is higher than that in the general population. This delayed hypersensitivity to metallic orthopedic implants is more clearly defined and is a contributing factor to implant failure. Nickel was associated with hypersensitivity responses as the first cause in metallic orthopedic implants as early as 1966 by Foussereau and Laugieru and is a commonly used metal in alloys because it grants necessary strength and durability to the implant. Herein we report on delayed hypersensitivity to nickel sulfate in a patient with pain, fatigue, and contact allergic dermatitis in both inguinal regions, with instability of the left acetabular part and with five hip replacements from 1987 to 2013. The findings of this report support that primary sensitization to a metal due to an implant itself might develop. Proper investigation in patients with history or prior hypersensitivity reactions to metals and test evaluation before orthopedic device implantation is needed. before orthopedic device implantation is needed.
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- Assist. Prof. Zrinjka Paštar, MD, PhD, Department of Health Studies , University of Zadar , Splitska 1 , 23000 Zadar, Croatia;
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Velasco VY, Dudrey EF, Manglik N, Piskurich JF, Baatar D. Immune Response in Allergic Contact Dermatitis: An Integrated Learning Module. MedEdPORTAL 2018; 14:10680. [PMID: 30800880 PMCID: PMC6342427 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Introduction Medical students are introduced to skin rashes during their preclinical years and often express difficulty in differentiating the underlying mechanisms. The preclinical lessons regarding immunologically mediated skin rashes are largely forgotten by the time the students begin diagnosing and treating skin rashes during clinical rotations. This module aims to enhance student understanding of immunologic concepts by integrating material across disciplines, contextualizing within a clinical scenario, and providing opportunity for self-testing. Methods A diagram illustrating immune responses in allergic contact dermatitis was used in the Texas Tech University Paul L. Foster School of Medicine preclinical curriculum. This diagram was updated as an audiovisual learning module that traced the immune mechanisms and pathogenesis of contact dermatitis from allergen exposure to skin-rash development. A self-assessment quiz and a clinical vignette with questions were included in the module. Student usage was monitored, and an in-class survey evaluating student perception was administered. Results Sixty-four (58%) first-year medical students used this module. Twenty-eight students completed the in-class survey. Over 95% of respondents felt that the module helped them learn the new material, identify areas of weakness, and both understand the underlying pathology and big picture for this immune response. Discussion Student survey results indicate the module is clinically relevant and enhances learning. The module may be used as a component of self-directed learning in any immunology curriculum or may be used in any basic immunology course to exemplify the role of the immune system in disease.
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- Veronica Y. Velasco
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
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- Professor, Department of Medical Education, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Education, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
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PURPOSE Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F2 alfa analog that lowers intraocular pressure by increasing uveoscleral outflow. Herein we describe two cases of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to latanoprost. METHODS A 69-year-old man with open-angle glaucoma developed erythematous erosive swelling of bilateral eyelids after 4 months of latanoprost therapy. An 84-year-old man with open-angle glaucoma had pruritic erythematous plaques on the bilateral lower eyelids after latanoprost therapy for 4 months. RESULTS In both cases, latanoprost was discontinued and the condition gradually resolved in 1 month. The eyelid lesions recurred in days upon latanoprost rechallenge, but subsided after cessation of rechallenge. CONCLUSIONS ACD should be suspected if patients on latanoprost therapy have pruritus, erythema, swelling, or erosions on the eyelids even when the symptoms appear after several months of therapy, especially in the elderly.
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- C-H Lai
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Chiayi, 6 Sec.West, Chia-Pu Road, Putz, Chiayi 61363, Taiwan
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Contact sensitization is the initial process involved in the development of an allergic reaction to xenobiotic environmental substances. Here, we briefly describe the differences between irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Then, we highlight the essential steps involved in the development of an ACD reaction, i.e., the protein binding of haptens, genetic factors influencing the penetration of sensitizers into the skin, the different mechanisms driving the initial development of an inflammatory cytokine micromilieu enabling the full maturation of dendritic cells, the role of pre- and pro-haptens, antigen presentation and T cell activation via MHC and CD1 molecules, dendritic cell (DC) migration, and potential LC contribution as well as the different T cell subsets involved in ACD. In addition, we discuss the latest publications regarding factors that might influence the sensitizing potential such as repeated sensitizer application, penetration enhancers, humidity of the skin, microbiota, Tregs, and phthalates. Last but not least, we briefly touch upon novel targets for drug development that might serve as treatment options for ACD.
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- Philipp R Esser
- Allergy Research Group, Department of Dermatology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hauptstrasse 7, 79104, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
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- Allergy Research Group, Department of Dermatology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hauptstrasse 7, 79104, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrotic dermatitis or pompholyx, is characterized by pruritic, small tense vesicles mainly on the palmoplantar region and lateral and ventral surfaces of the fingers. While its etiology appears to be related to sweating, as dyshidrotic eczema often occurs in an individual with hyperhidrosis, and the spring allergy season, histologic examination shows an eczematous reaction around the sweat ducts which is not associated with abnormalities of the sweat ducts. More recently, the nomenclature of 'acute and recurrent vesicular hand dermatitis' has been proposed to reflect clinical features of dyshidrotic eczema. Although the exact etiology of dyshidrotic eczema remains unknown, given the presence of metal allergy in patients with dyshidrotic eczema and the improvement of the symptoms by removing metal allergen, metal allergy is regarded as one of the important potential etiologic factors for dyshidrotic eczema.
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- Aya Nishizawa
- Department of Dermatology, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- Rabia Sofia Rashid
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Coventry CV2 2DX, UKCorrespondence to: T N Shim
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Coventry CV2 2DX, UKCorrespondence to: T N Shim
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Evans AE, Ridgway EB. Breast Rash After Breast Reduction: A Case Study. Plast Surg Nurs 2016; 36:90-91. [PMID: 27254241 DOI: 10.1097/psn.0000000000000132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Breast reduction surgery is one of the most common procedures done by plastic surgeons. Although not detrimental to the final outcome, allergic reaction can negatively impact the postoperative course. This case presentation paints the classic picture of allergic reaction after breast surgery, likely due to skin glue. The typical signs of intense pruritus and erythematous rash surrounding incisions bilaterally are present. The patient was treated with our institutional protocol with good results. Our protocol is presented and further questions posed.
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- Alison E Evans
- Alison E. Evans, MSN, APRN, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. Emily B. Ridgway, MD, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
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The skin is an important barrier protecting us from mechanical insults, microorganisms, chemicals and allergens, but, importantly, also reducing water loss. A common hallmark for many dermatoses is a compromised skin barrier function, and one could suspect an elevated risk of contact sensitization (CS) and allergy following increased penetration of potential allergens. However, the relationship between common dermatoses such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (AD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) and the development of contact allergy (CA) is complex, and depends on immunologic responses and skin barrier status. Psoriasis has traditionally been regarded a Th1-dominated disease, but the discovery of Th17 cells and IL-17 provides new and interesting information regarding the pathogenesis of the disease. Research suggests an inverse relationship between psoriasis and CA, possibly due to increased levels of Th17 cells and its associated cytokines. As for AD, a positive association to CS has been established in epidemiological studies, but is still unresolved. Experimental studies show, however, an inverse relationship between AD and CS. The opposing and antagonistic influences of Th1 (CS) and Th2 (AD) have been proposed as an explanation. Finally, there is convincing evidence that exposure to irritants increases the risk of CS, and patients with ICD are, therefore, at great risk of developing CA. Skin irritation leads to the release of IL-1 and TNF-α, which affects the function of antigen-presenting cells and promotes their migration to local lymph nodes, thus increasing the probability of CS and ultimately the development of CA.
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Occupational skin diseases (OSDs) are the second most common occupational diseases worldwide. Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) is the most frequent OSD, and comprises irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), contact urticaria and protein contact dermatitis. There are many endogenous and exogenous factors which affect the development of OCD, including age, sex, ethnicity, atopic skin diathesis, certain occupations and environmental factors. One of the most important contributing causes is skin barrier dysfunction. The skin provides a first-line defense from environmental assaults and incorporates physical, chemical and biological protection. Skin barrier disturbance plays a crucial role in various skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD), ichthyosis, ICD and ACD. Genetic factors, such as filaggrin gene (FLG) mutations, and external factors, such as skin irritants interfering with stratum corneum structure and composition, may lead to abnormalities in skin barrier function and increased vulnerability to skin diseases. FLG encodes the cornified envelope protein, filaggrin, which is involved in skin barrier function. FLG mutation is associated with the development of OCD. High-risk occupations for OCD include health care workers, hairdressers and construction workers. There are often multiple contributing causes to OCD, as workers are exposed to both irritants and allergens. AD is also associated with skin barrier disruption and plays an important role in OCD. ICD often precedes and facilitates the development of ACD, with impairment of the skin barrier contributing to the concurrence of ICD and ACD in many workers with OCD.
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- Noha Elshimy
- Department of Medicine, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Iwata M, Tanizaki H, Fujii H, Endo Y, Fujisawa A, Tanioka M, Miyachi Y, Kabashima K. Contact urticaria due to a face mask coated with disinfectant liquid spray. Acta Derm Venereol 2015; 95:628-9. [PMID: 25178361 DOI: 10.2340/00015555-1962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Masashi Iwata
- Department of Dermatology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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Bowen C, Bidinger J, Hivnor C, Hoover A, Henning JS. Allergic contact dermatitis to 2-octyl cyanoacrylate. Cutis 2014; 94:183-186. [PMID: 25372253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Cyanoacrylates are widely used as topical skin adhesives in emergency departments, clinics, and operating rooms. We report 4 patients who developed allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) following postsurgical closure with 2-octyl cyanoacrylate. These patients were challenged with a novel method of use testing to confirm sensitivity to 2-octyl cyanoacrylate. The popularity of skin adhesives makes this emerging allergen worthy of examination. It is possible that cyanoacrylate allergy currently is underrecognized.
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- Casey Bowen
- Department of Dermatology, San Antonio Military Medical Center South, 2200 Bergquist Dr, Ste 1, Lackland AFB, TX 78236, USA.
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Tomar J, Jain VK, Aggarwal K, Dayal S, Gupta S. Contact Allergies to Cosmetics: Testing with 52 Cosmetic Ingredients and Personal Products. J Dermatol 2014; 32:951-5. [PMID: 16471456 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2005.tb00880.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2004] [Accepted: 07/06/2005] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fifty patients of both sexes with clinically suspected cosmetic dermatitis were subjected to patch testing with a cosmetic and fragrance series, approved by the Contact and Occupational Dermatosis Forum of India (CODFI), and with selected allergens from the Indian Standard Series (ISS). Most of these patients were young adults between 10-29 years; the mean age was 27.5 years. The majority of the patients had cosmetic dermatitis of <1 year duration (68%). The occupational profiles of the patients included students (46%), housewives (18%), teachers (10%) and laborers (4%). A miscellaneous group, comprised of tailors, farmers, staff nurses, beauticians, jewellers and engineers, accounted for the remaining 22%. The most commonly involved site was the face, followed by the forehead, neck and scalp. Patch testing of these patients revealed that, out of the 50 subjects tested, thirty-three (66%) reacted to one or more allergens. Fragrance components were the most common offending allergen (51.5%) followed by preservatives (39.3%), paraphenylenediamine (PPD) (21.2%), and cetrimide and tertiary butyl hydroquinone (12.1% each), in descending order of frequency. Hence, patch testing, with the standard series supplemented by personal cosmetics; should be considered for patients with cosmetic dermatitis to determine the offending allergen so as to avoid further contact with that allergen.
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- Jyoti Tomar
- Department of Skin, V.D. & Leprosy, Pt. B.D.S. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak-124001 (Haryana), India
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Arochena L, Gámez C, del Pozo V, Fernández-Nieto M. Cutaneous allergy at the supermarket. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2012; 22:441-442. [PMID: 23101191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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- L Arochena
- Allergy Department, Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain.
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Berg ND, Husemoen LLN, Thuesen BH, Hersoug LG, Elberling J, Thyssen JP, Carlsen BC, Johansen JD, Menné T, Bønnelykke K, Stender S, Meldgaard M, Szecsi PB, Linneberg A. Interaction between filaggrin null mutations and tobacco smoking in relation to asthma. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2011; 129:374-80, 380.e1-2. [PMID: 22088612 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.08.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2011] [Revised: 08/25/2011] [Accepted: 08/31/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The mechanisms underlying the association between filaggrin (FLG) deficiency and asthma are not known. It has been hypothesized that FLG deficiency leads to enhanced percutaneous exposure to environmental substances that might trigger immune responses. We hypothesized that interactions between FLG deficiency and environmental exposures play a role in asthma development. OBJECTIVE We sought to investigate possible interactions between FLG null mutations and tobacco smoking in relation to asthma. METHODS A total of 3471 adults from a general population sample participated in a health examination. Lung function and serum specific IgE levels to inhalant allergens were measured, and information on asthma and smoking was obtained by means of questionnaire. Participants were genotyped for the 2 most common FLG null mutations in white subjects: R501X and 2282del4. Another Danish population was used for replication. RESULTS The FLG null mutation genotype was significantly associated with a higher prevalence of asthma and decreased FEV(1)/forced vital capacity ratio. In logistic regression analyses with asthma as the outcome, a significant interaction was found between FLG null mutations and smoking status (P = .02). This interaction was confirmed, although it was not statistically significant, in another Danish population study. Interactions between FLG genotype and cumulated smoking exposure were found in relation to asthma (P = .03) and decreased FEV(1)/forced vital capacity ratio (P = .03). A 3-way interaction was found among FLG genotype, smoking, and asthma, suggesting that the FLG-smoking interaction mainly played a role in nonatopic subjects. CONCLUSION FLG null mutations modified the effects of smoking on the risk of asthma. This finding might have implications for risk stratification of the population.
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- Nikolaj Drimer Berg
- Research Centre for Prevention and Health, Glostrup University Hospital, the Capital Region of Denmark, Glostrup, Denmark
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Hamdouk M, Abdelraheem M, Taha A, Cristina D, Checherita IA, Alexandru C. The Association between Prolonged Occupational Exposure to Paraphenylenediamine (Hair-dye) and Renal Impairment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 4:21-5. [PMID: 21469591 DOI: 10.4314/ajnt.v4i1.63151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Tončić RJ, Lipozenčić J, Martinac I, Gregurić S. Immunology of allergic contact dermatitis. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2011; 19:51-68. [PMID: 21489368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a T-cell mediated skin inflammation caused by repeated skin exposure to contact allergens. This review summarizes current knowledge on the immunology of ACD. Different phases in ACD are distinguished, i.e. sensitization, elicitation and resolution phases. We discuss contact allergen presentation and the central role of antigen presenting cells during sensitization phase. There is an extremely complex interaction of different kinds of immune cells, such as antigen presenting cells, T, B, NK lymphocytes, keratinocytes (KCs), endothelium, mast cells (MCs) and platelets, and this complex interaction is guided through orchestration of numerous cytokines and chemokines. The role of adaptive immunity has been recognized in contact hypersensitivity but we also discuss the important role of some parts of innate immunity such as natural killer T lymphocytes (NKT) and complement system. Cooperation of innate and adaptive immunity, in this case NK cells and B cells, initiates elicitation phase by complement cascade activation, vasoactive substance release and endothelial activation. KCs are not only innocent bystanders, on the contrary, they are involved in all phases of ACD, from the early phase of initiation through sending "danger" signals and activation of innate immunity, through their role in Langerhans cells (LCs) migration, T-cell trafficking, through the height of the inflammatory phase with direct interactions with epidermotropic T-cells, and finally through the resolution phase with the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines and tolerogenic presentation to effector T-cells. Th-1 and Th-17 cells are the main effector cells responsible for tissue damage. At the end, we point out several subsets of T regulatory cells, which exert down-regulatory function and regulate the magnitude and duration of inflammatory reaction.
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- Ružica Jurakić Tončić
- University Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia.
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Descatha A. Unusual delayed reaction after H1N1 vaccine. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol 2010; 28:302-303. [PMID: 21337916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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We reported a case of allergic contact dermatitis three weeks after the H1N1 vaccine, probably involving thimerosal additive. Patients should be aware of this possible unusual delayed reaction.
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- Alexis Descatha
- Unité de pathologie professionnelle/U1018 INSERM/SAMU92, CHU Poincaré, 104 bd Poincaré, 92380 Garches, France.
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Kambe N, Nakamura Y, Saito M, Nishikomori R. The inflammasome, an innate immunity guardian, participates in skin urticarial reactions and contact hypersensitivity. Allergol Int 2010; 59:105-13. [PMID: 20179416 DOI: 10.2332/allergolint.09-rai-0160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2009] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Urticarial rash, one of the clinical manifestations characteristic of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS), is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding for NLRP3 (nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain, leucine-rich repeats containing family, pyrin domain containing 3). This intracellular pattern recognition receptor and its adaptor protein, called apoptosis associated speck-like protein containing a caspase-recruitment and activating domain (ASC), participate in the formation of a multi-protein complex termed the inflammasome. The inflammasome is responsible for activating caspase-1 in response to microbial and endogenous stimuli. From the analysis of cellular mechanisms of urticarial rash in CAPS, we have traced caspase-1 activated IL-1beta in CAPS to a surprising source: mast cells. Recently, two groups have generated gene-targeted mice that harbored Nlrp3 mutations. These mice had very severe phenotypes, with delayed growth and the development of dermatitis, but not urticaria. The reason for the differences in the skin manifestations observed with CAPS and these knock-in mice relates to the findings that the inflammasome also plays a role in contact hypersensitivity, and that IL-18, another cytokine involved with inflammasome-activation of caspase-1, may be a major player in dermatitis development.
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- Naotomo Kambe
- Department of Dermatology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan.
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Gallo R, Baldari M, Fausti V, Montinari M, Santoro F, Christana K, Rosso R, Cozzani E, Parodi A. Measurement of a possible patch-testing outcome indicator. Contact Dermatitis 2010; 62:150-6. [PMID: 20565501 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2009.01655.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Rosella Gallo
- Section of Dermatology, Di.S.E.M., University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
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Kean T, McNally M. Latex hypersensitivity: a closer look at considerations for dentistry. J Can Dent Assoc 2009; 75:279-282. [PMID: 19422750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Over the past several decades, latex hypersensitivity has become an increasingly common phenomenon in the dental setting. Exposure to latex via direct skin contact or inhalation of airborne allergens from powdered gloves poses the risk of sensitizing both clinicians and their patients. Adverse reactions to latex range from mild irritant contact dermatitis to potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity. The prevalence of these reactions is higher among medical and dental practitioners, those with prior allergies, patients with a history of multiple surgeries and those with spina bifida. The risk of developing latex hypersensitivity increases with prolonged and repeated exposure. The incidence of latex allergy may be reduced through such simple measures as using latex alternatives and powder-free, low-protein gloves. For patients with confirmed latex allergy or those at risk of hypersensitivity, it is critical for dental personnel to be familiar with the range of possibilities for latex exposure and to employ appropriate preventive procedures.
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- Tara Kean
- Department of dental clinical sciences, Faculty of dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax NS B3H 3J5
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Freeland C, Krishnan RS, Donnelly HB. Contact reaction associated with Techni-care Surgical Scrub. Dermatol Online J 2009; 15:14. [PMID: 19336031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Allergies in children, adults with generalized rashes, testing before metal implants, and cosmetic allergies. J Drugs Dermatol 2009; 8:79-80. [PMID: 19180902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Lung HL, Huang LH, Lin HC, Shyur SD. Allergic contact dermatitis to polyethylene terephthalate mesh. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009; 19:161-162. [PMID: 19476023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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- H L Lung
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Moreno Escobosa MC, Moya Quesada MC, Cruz Granados S, Amat López J. Contact dermatitis to antibiotic ointments. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2009; 19:510-511. [PMID: 20128431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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El-Nour H, Lundeberg L, Al-Tawil R, Granlund A, Lonne-Rahm SB, Nordlind K. Upregulation of the Axonal Growth and the Expression of Substance P and its NK1 Receptor in Human Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2008; 28:621-31. [PMID: 17190739 DOI: 10.1080/08923970601067136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Nerve fibers and sensory neuropeptides substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) have been reported to be involved in allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). In the present study, we investigated the general innervation (using antibody against protein gene product 9.5, PGP 9.5), axonal growth (using antibody against growth associated protein, GAP-43), CGRP, and substance P with its receptor neurokinin 1 (NK1), in positive epicutaneous reactions to nickel sulphate from nickel-allergic patients, at the peak of inflammation, 72 hr after challenge with the antigen. There was an increased (p < 0.01) number of GAP-43 positive fibers in the eczematous compared with control skin, indicating an increased axonal growth already at 72 hr postchallenge. Double staining revealed a coexpression of CGRP and GAP-43 on dermal nerve fibers. There was no difference in the number of substance P and CGRP positive nerve fibers between eczematous and control skin. However, semiquantification analyses showed an increased expression of substance P positive inflammatory cells, being CD3, CD4, or CD8 positive, and NK1R positive inflammatory cells, being tryptase or CD3 positive. These results indicate a contribution of regenerating nerve fibers and substance P to the contact allergic reaction.
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- H El-Nour
- Unit of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Nettis E, Colanardi MC, Calogiuri GF, Ferrannini A, Vacca A, Tursi A. Allergic Reactions to Inhalant Glucocorticosteroids: A Hot Topic for Pneumologists and Allergologists. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2008; 28:511-34. [PMID: 16997799 DOI: 10.1080/08923970600927827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Allergic contact dermatitis to topical glucocorticosteroids (GCS) is a delayed type cell-mediated hypersensitivity reaction; it is frequently observed in dermatological and allergological practice, although its incidence is likely underestimated. By contrast, allergic contact sensitization to inhalant GCS is virtually unknown to most pneumologists. Here, we review some cases of adverse reactions to inhalant GCS in terms of pathogenetic mechanisms, risk factors, epidemiology, and allergic cross-sensitivity. In fact, this particular form of sensitization to drugs that have a wide spectrum of use in pneumological practice deserves more attention than in the past.
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- E Nettis
- Department of Internal Medicine, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Section of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
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- Didier M Lambert
- Unité de Chimie pharmaceutique et de Radiopharmacie, Ecole de Pharmacie, Faculté de Médecine, Université catholique de Louvain, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgium.
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The skin is one of the main points of contact with the environment. Usually, interactions between skin and environmental factors are harmonious. But sometimes, the skin barrier is modified (dry or greasy skin) or skin inflammation can occur (irritated, reactive, allergic or atopic skin).
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- L Misery
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Brest, France.
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Yamamoto A, Watanabe H, Sueki H, Nakanishi T, Yasuhara H, Iijima M. Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor PTK787/ZK 222584 inhibits both the induction and elicitation phases of contact hypersensitivity. J Dermatol 2007; 34:419-29. [PMID: 17584317 DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2007.00304.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its endothelial cell receptors (VEGFR) have been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis of the contact hypersensitivity (CHS) reaction. Previous studies have demonstrated that anti-VEGFR-2 antibody significantly suppresses the elicitation phase of CHS but does not affect the induction phase. PTK787/ZK 222584 (1-[4-chloroanilino]-4-[4-pyridylmethyl] phthalazine succinate; PTK/ZK) is a potent inhibitor of VEGFR tyrosine kinases. To test the effect of PTK/ZK on the induction and elicitation phases of CHS separately, we used an established method of CHS assay-sensitization and challenge in BALB/c mice. Either 50 mg/kg/day PTK/ZK or vehicle serving as a control was administered orally in the induction or elicitation phases separately. In the afferent phase, flow cytometry of skin-draining lymph node cells revealed that the migration of Langerhans cells was suppressed in the mice treated with PTK/ZK at sensitization. The degrees of ear swelling at 24 and 48 h were significantly diminished in mice treated with PTK/ZK at sensitization (P < 0.05). In the efferent phase, the degrees of ear swelling at 24 h (P < 0.01) and 48 h (P < 0.05), ear blood flow at 24 and 48 h (P < 0.01), and production of VEGF in the epidermis at 24 h (P < 0.05) were significantly suppressed in mice treated with PTK/ZK at elicitation. These findings and previous demonstrations suggest that both VEGF R-1 and VEGF R-2 are needed during the induction phase, and that VEGFR-2 has a pivotal role in the elicitation phase of the CHS reaction.
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- Aisaku Yamamoto
- Department of Dermatology, Showa University School of Medicine, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Gottschling S, Meyer S, Dill-Mueller D, Wurm D, Gortner L. Outbreak Report of Airborne Caterpillar Dermatitis in a Kindergarten. Dermatology 2007; 215:5-9. [PMID: 17587833 DOI: 10.1159/000102027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2006] [Accepted: 01/04/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The oak processionary caterpillar is found in several European countries. The larva of Thaumetopoea processionea Lepidoptera from the third to sixth larval instar develops poisonous hair (setae), filled with an urticating toxin that could lead to serious dermatitis, conjunctivitis and pulmonary problems (summarized as lepidopterism) on contact. OBJECTIVES To determine the incidence of caterpillar dermatitis in a kindergarten population with three infested oak trees located in its enclosure. METHODS We made a survey by the use of a questionnaire that was handed out to all parents with children regularly visiting that kindergarten. RESULTS Twenty-four out of 47 (51%) questionnaires were returned and 10/24 (42%) children showing symptoms of lepidopterism were reported: 8/10 (80%) dermatitis, 5/10 (50%) pruritus, 5/10 (50%) respiratory distress, 4/10 (40%) malaise and/or fever and 1/10 (10%) conjunctivitis. Seven out of 10 visited a physician but the correct diagnosis was not posed in any case. Four out of 7 received medication (topical and/or systemic antihistaminics and/or steroids). CONCLUSIONS Lepidopterism, an airborne disease caused by the setae of the processionary caterpillar, is a growing public health problem because of the increasing numbers of outbreaks, and it is still underestimated. Children seem to suffer more often from general symptoms and airway affection than adults.
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- Sven Gottschling
- University Children's Hospital, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany.
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Karsak M, Gaffal E, Date R, Wang-Eckhardt L, Rehnelt J, Petrosino S, Starowicz K, Steuder R, Schlicker E, Cravatt B, Mechoulam R, Buettner R, Werner S, Di Marzo V, Tüting T, Zimmer A. Attenuation of Allergic Contact Dermatitis Through the Endocannabinoid System. Science 2007; 316:1494-7. [PMID: 17556587 DOI: 10.1126/science.1142265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Allergic contact dermatitis affects about 5% of men and 11% of women in industrialized countries and is one of the leading causes for occupational diseases. In an animal model for cutaneous contact hypersensitivity, we show that mice lacking both known cannabinoid receptors display exacerbated allergic inflammation. In contrast, fatty acid amide hydrolase-deficient mice, which have increased levels of the endocannabinoid anandamide, displayed reduced allergic responses in the skin. Cannabinoid receptor antagonists exacerbated allergic inflammation, whereas receptor agonists attenuated inflammation. These results demonstrate a protective role of the endocannabinoid system in contact allergy in the skin and suggest a target for therapeutic intervention.
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- Animals
- Arachidonic Acids/metabolism
- Camphanes/administration & dosage
- Camphanes/pharmacology
- Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators/physiology
- Cannabinoids/administration & dosage
- Cannabinoids/pharmacology
- Chemokines/physiology
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/pathology
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/physiopathology
- Dinitrofluorobenzene
- Disease Models, Animal
- Down-Regulation
- Dronabinol/administration & dosage
- Dronabinol/pharmacology
- Endocannabinoids
- Female
- Glycerides/metabolism
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred C57BL
- Mice, Knockout
- Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis
- Piperidines/administration & dosage
- Piperidines/pharmacology
- Polyunsaturated Alkamides/metabolism
- Pyrazoles/administration & dosage
- Pyrazoles/pharmacology
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1/agonists
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1/antagonists & inhibitors
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1/genetics
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1/physiology
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2/agonists
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2/antagonists & inhibitors
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2/genetics
- Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2/physiology
- Rimonabant
- Skin/metabolism
- Skin/pathology
- Up-Regulation
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- Meliha Karsak
- Department of Molecular Psychiatry, University of Bonn, Germany
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Sicherer SH, Leung DYM. Advances in allergic skin disease, anaphylaxis, and hypersensitivity reactions to foods, drugs, and insects. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2007; 119:1462-9. [PMID: 17412401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2007.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2007] [Accepted: 02/13/2007] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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This review highlights some of the research advances in anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions to foods, drugs, and insects and in allergic skin disease that were reported primarily in the Journal in 2006. Advances in diagnosis include identification of food proteins to which IgE binding is associated with severe reactions; elucidation of diagnostic relationships of skin prick test wheal size with outcomes of egg, tree nut, and sesame allergy; evaluation of the diagnostic utility of atopy patch testing for food; and the observation that yellow jacket sting outcomes are influenced by species. Mechanistic observations include the following: heating of birch pollen-related foods disrupts IgE binding but not T-cell epitopes; a simple imbalance of T(H)1/T(H)2 response does not explain variations in clinical expression of peanut allergy; and elucidation of the role of dendritic cells in drug hypersensitivity. With regard to treatment, a rapidly disintegrating epinephrine tablet showed promise for sublingual treatment of anaphylaxis, RNA interference techniques showed promise in creating lower-allergenic foods, and anti-IL-5 showed promise for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis. Progress in our understanding of the immunology and the etiology of skin barrier dysfunction in atopic dermatitis has also been made. These observations will likely contribute toward optimizing management of these common allergic disorders.
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- Scott H Sicherer
- Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029-6574, USA.
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BACKGROUND The clinical differentiation of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is often difficult to accomplish. Reflectance-mode confocal microscopy (RCM) is an imaging technique that has previously been used to examine ACD and ICD noninvasively in vivo. OBJECTIVE To determine characteristic features of ACD and ICD and their kinetic evolution over time. Ethnic susceptibility to contact irritants such as sodium lauryl sulfate and Ivory dishwashing liquid was evaluated noninvasively, and the sensitivity and specificity of RCM parameters were analyzed in a clinical context and in reference to patch testing. METHODS Subjects were patch-tested with allergens, irritants, and controls. Clinical scoring and RCM evaluation were performed at various time points, assessing stratum corneum (SC) disruption, spongiosis, exocytosis, vesicle formation, and epidermal thickness. RESULTS RCM features of both ACD and ICD include spongiosis, exocytosis, vesicle formation, and blood vessel dilatation. SC disruption, epidermal necrosis, and hyperproliferation are hallmarks of ICD whereas ACD more typically presents with vesicle formation. Patients with ICD showed a more rapid recovery than those with ACD. When tested with Ivory soap at selected concentrations, Caucasians, when compared to African Americans, showed significantly lower clinical thresholds for ICD and features that were more severe. CONCLUSIONS RCM may be a promising new technology for longitudinal noninvasive studies of contact dermatitis (CD). Using a diagnostic algorithm and those parameters with high sensitivity for CD, RCM may facilitate the differentiation of acute ACD and ICD. RCM can reliably visualize cutaneous changes at subclinical degrees of CD, which suggests a possible role for RCM as an adjunctive tool in CD diagnosis. The results of this pilot study also indicate ethnic differences in the response to contact irritants. However, further studies are needed to substantiate the relevance and clinical applicability of our findings.
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- Susanne Astner
- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Niang SO. [Contact dermatitis in Dakar]. Dakar Med 2007; 52:7-12. [PMID: 19102084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Because of the widespread repartition of allergens, allergic contact dermatitis is the most common inflammatory skin disease. It's the best model of dilated hypersensibility mediated by T lymphocytes cells. Atopic dermatitis and irritative dermatitis are to be distinguished to contact dermatitis. The aetiological diagnosis is the most important step of management of patients with that disease because it's the best way to avoid recurrences. The identification of cause is based on aetiological interrogatory and epicutaneous tests with 23 allergens completed with personnel products and specialised tests. Contact dermatitis can be classified according to results of aetiological management. In occupational contact dermatitis, contact dermatitis due to drugs, to metals, cosmetics, clothes and accessory and proteins. Management of patients with contact dermatitis is based on individual eviction, protection, cosmetovigilance, declaration of occupational dermatosis and allergovigilance.
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MESH Headings
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones/administration & dosage
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use
- Allergens
- Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage
- Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/diagnosis
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/drug therapy
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/epidemiology
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/etiology
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/physiopathology
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact/prevention & control
- Dermatitis, Occupational/diagnosis
- Dermatitis, Occupational/drug therapy
- Dermatitis, Occupational/epidemiology
- Dermatitis, Occupational/etiology
- Dermatitis, Occupational/physiopathology
- Dermatitis, Occupational/prevention & control
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Histamine Antagonists/administration & dosage
- Histamine Antagonists/therapeutic use
- Humans
- Senegal/epidemiology
- Skin Tests
- Time Factors
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- S O Niang
- Service de Dermatologie, CHU Le Dantec BP 3001.
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Czarnobilska E, Obtułowicz K, Wsołek K, Pietowska J, Spiewak R. [Mechanisms of nickel allergy]. Przegl Lek 2007; 64:502-505. [PMID: 18409353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Nickel allergy constitutes a serious health problem of modern societies. Hypersensitivity to this metal is found in 13% adults and 8% children. Risk factors for nickel allergy are: female gender and early exposure to nickel, e.g. piercing. Various mechanisms of inducing nickel allergy are possible, which is also reflected in the different clinical pictures. Nickel can induce allergic reaction in 3 different ways: 1) it binds to carrier protein in the extracellular space and subsequently is processed and presented by antigen presenting cell (APC) in the context of MHC class II molecule, which activates CD4+ lymphocytes, 2) Ni penetrates into the cell where it binds to intracellular proteins, and subsequently it is presented in the context of MHC class I molecule, which activates CD8+ lymphocytes, 3) Ni can "bridge" MHC molecule together with the TCR receptor on lymphocyte without actually filling the antigen-binding site, which is in analogy to superantigens. Both Th2/Tc2 (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13) and Th1/ Tc1 (IFNgamma) take their part in the development of contact allergy to nickel. The trafficking of the effector cells to target organs (where the inflammatory reaction actually takes place) is controlled by homing antigens and chemokine receptors that are expressed on their surface. The accumulation of effector cells in a target organ can determine the symptoms of nickel allergy (the skin, mucosa etc.). The acquisition of nickel tolerance is possibly dependent on the IL-10 secretion by specific lymphocytes.
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- Ewa Czarnobilska
- Zakład Alergologii Klinicznej i Srodowiskowej Katedry Toksykologii i Chorób Srodowiskowych, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie.
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Zmudzinska M, Czarnecka-Operacz M, Silny W, Kramer L. Contact allergy in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers-- possible role of chronic venous insufficiency. Contact Dermatitis 2006; 54:100-5. [PMID: 16487282 DOI: 10.1111/j.0105-1873.2006.00777.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate frequency of contact allergy in patients with chronic venous leg ulcers (CVLU) and to estimate possible relationships between allergic contact reactions and characteristics of both chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and CVLU. We performed patch tests with the European standard series, antibiotics, glucocorticosteroids and ointment vehicles in 50 patients with CVLU. Patients underwent detailed CVI diagnostics using colour flow duplex ultrasound examination, ankle brachial pressure index determination and leg ulcers area measurement. Positive patch tests results were found in 80% and polyvalent allergy in 56% of patients. Statistically significant correlations were recorded between CVI and CVLU duration, CVLU duration and CVLU area and between CVI duration and polyvalent allergy frequency. Statistically significant differences were observed between coexistence of superficial and deep system insufficiency and CVLU duration, characteristics of contact allergic reactions and CVI duration, frequency of allergic contact reaction and presence or absence of long saphenous vein insufficiency, incidences of vein thrombosis and characteristics of contact allergic reactions as well as between characteristics of contact allergic reactions and both CVLU duration and area. Complex pathophysiological processes, including inflammatory reactions, in course of CVI may influence development of allergic contact reaction in CVLU patients.
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- Maria Zmudzinska
- Department of Dermatology, University of Medical Sciences, Poznan 60-355, Poland.
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Xhauflaire-Uhoda E, Loussouarn G, Haubrechts C, Léger DS, Piérard GE. Skin capacitance imaging and corneosurfametry. A comparative assessment of the impact of surfactants on stratum corneum. Contact Dermatitis 2006; 54:249-53. [PMID: 16689808 DOI: 10.1111/j.0105-1873.2006.00813.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Silicon image sensor (SIS) technology was recently introduced as an innovative tool (SkinChip, L'Oréal) providing sensitive imaging of the skin capacitance. This method can detect discrete focal variations in skin surface hydration, and thus early discrete manifestations of skin irritation induced by surfactants. In the present in vivo study, 2 neat and diluted shampoos, and 5% and 10% sodium laurylsulfate solutions were tested on human skin. Each surfactant solution was gently rubbed on the skin using wet hair wicks mimicking the casual use of a shampoo on the scalp. Clinical and SIS evaluations were carried out. In addition, the same products were tested using the ex vivo corneosurfametry bioassay performed on human stratum corneum (SC) harvested by cyanoacrylate skin surface strippings. The colourimetric index of mildness (CIM) was measured on these samples. The product reactivity with the SC was recognized by darker skin capacitance images, and by both lowered SkinChip-generated values and lowered CIM values. The extent in changes varied according to the nature of the test products and their concentrations. The SkinChip image changes likely corresponded to the acute surfactant-induced water swelling of the corneocytes. Skin capacitance imaging and corneosurfametry allow to disclose discrete surfactant-induced alterations of corneocytes.
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Bäumer W, Krekeler S, DeVries VC, Niedorf F, Tschernig T, Kietzmann M. Non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs vary in their modulation of dendritic cell function in the elicitation phase of allergic contact dermatitis. Exp Dermatol 2006; 15:322-9. [PMID: 16512880 DOI: 10.1111/j.0906-6705.2006.00412.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The role of dendritic cells (DCs) in allergic contact dermatitis has been clearly demonstrated for the induction phase. However, the situation during the elicitation phase is very complex within a distinct inflammatory response. This study was performed to exploit DC migration in the elicitation phase in a mouse model of allergic contact dermatitis and to evaluate the effects of steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on DC migration through skin in the elicitation phase of allergic contact dermatitis. Topically and systemically administered acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) did not reduce the inflammatory response. However, systemically administered ASA significantly reduced the DC migration to the draining lymph node. In contrast, topically administered indomethacin reduced the inflammatory response, but had only minor effects on DC migration, whereas diflorasone diacetate reduced both inflammatory reaction and DC migration. Thus, NSAIDs may differ in their inhibitory action in immunological inflammation.
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- W Bäumer
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmacy, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany.
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- Linh K Lu
- Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Co, USA
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Vocanson M, Hennino A, Chavagnac C, Rozières A, Saint-Mezard P, Akiba H, Satoh M, Kaiserlian D, Nicolas JF. Eczéma allergique de contact : Comment ré-induire une tolérance ? Med Sci (Paris) 2006; 22:158-63. [PMID: 16457756 DOI: 10.1051/medsci/2006222158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a skin inflammatory disease mediated by activation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells specific for haptens in contact with the skin. CD4+ T cells behave as both regulatory and tolerogenic cells since they down-regulate the skin inflammation in patients with ACD (regulation) and prevent the development of eczema (tolerance) in normal individuals. Thus, ACD corresponds to a breakdown of immune tolerance to haptens in contact with the skin. Several regulatory CD4+ T cell subsets (Treg), especially CD4+CD25+ natural Treg cells, are involved in immunological tolerance and regulation to haptens through the production of the immunosuppressive cytokines IL-10 and TGF-beta. Ongoing strategies to re-induce immune tolerance to haptens in patients with eczema include improvement of existing methods of tolerance induction (oral tolerance, low dose tolerance, allergen-specific immunotherapy, UV-induced tolerance) as well as development of new drugs able to activate IL-10 producing Treg cells in vivo. Ongoing and future progress in this area will open up new avenues for treatment of eczema and more generally autoimmune and allergic diseases resulting from a breakdown of tolerance to autoantigens and allergens, respectively.
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- Marc Vocanson
- Inserm U.503 et U.404, IFR 128 BioSciences Lyon-Gerland, 21, avenue Tony Garnier, 69375 Lyon Cedex 7, France
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The pathophysiology of ACD follows an intricate design and results in the characteristic, delayed inflammatory response. Although the astute physician may correctly diagnose ACD from its initial, classic history and presentation, alternative diagnoses should be considered and excluded. Patch testing performed with a relevant panel of contact allergens is the ultimate confirmatory test of ACD. Correctly identifying the inciting allergen permits appropriate personal avoidance. Corticosteroids remain the principal treatment options.
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- Barry J Mark
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA.
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Tkach AV, Ivanova LA, Izmerova NI, Statsenko IV. [Contemporary views of cellular mechanisms underlying pathogenesis of occupational allergic contact dermatoses (review of literature)]. Med Tr Prom Ekol 2006:23-8. [PMID: 16927840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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- C Van den Keybus
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital St Rafaël, K.U.Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer, 33, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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