Is atopic dermatitis a predisposing factor for experimental acute irritant contact dermatitis?

Cervicofacial Botryomycosis: Is Atopic Dermatitis a Predisposing Factor?

BACKGROUND Botryomycosis is a rare infectious disease which usually affects the skin. The low virulence of the bacteria tending to form grains and the immune status of the host are important factors in the development of the disease. METHODS We report a case of cervicofacial botryomycosis and review the current literature. RESULTS A 47-year-old male with a long history of moderate-to-severe...

Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Severe acute irritant contact dermatitis presenting as exfoliative erythroderma.

Conflicts of interest: The authors have declared no conflicts. hands, legs below knee level, and the area between the shoulder blades (Fig. 1). The patient had no history of dermatological disease and no prior or present exposure to sunlight, infection, or drugs. Biochemical screening was normal, skin cultures were negative, and a biopsy from lesional skin showed changes compatible with dermati...

Wound-Related Allergic/Irritant Contact Dermatitis.

PURPOSE To provide information from a literature review about the prevention, recognition, and treatment for contact dermatitis. TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:1. Identify signs and symptoms o...

Cytokines and Chemokines in Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Irritant contact dermatitis is a result of activated innate immune response to various external stimuli and consists of complex interplay which involves skin barrier disruption, cellular changes, and release of proinflammatory mediators. In this review, we will focus on key cytokines and chemokines involved in the pathogenesis of irritant contact dermatitis and also contrast the differences bet...