Lipopolysaccharide <i>Pantoea Agglomerans</i> and Atopic Dermatitis, Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Wound Healing

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by textile dyes mimicking atopic dermatitis.

A 39-year-old male with a history of atopic dermatitis since the age of 3 years was referred because of severe hand eczema.Onexamination, hewas found to also suffer from generalized chronic dermatitis, involving most of the body as well as the head and neck. Despite intensive topical therapy, dermatitis on the chest and, in a tubular pattern on the arms and thighs, remainedhard to control, wher...

Atopic dermatitis: allergic dermatitis or neuroimmune dermatitis?*

Advances in knowledge of neurocellulars relations have provided new directions in the understanding and treatment of numerous conditions, including atopic dermatitis. It is known that emotional, physical, chemical or biological stimuli can generate more accentuated responses in atopic patients than in non-atopic individuals; however, the complex network of control covered by these influences, e...

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...

Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Physiology

Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) involves the penetration of an allergen through the skin surface where it acts as a hapten by binding to epidermal proteins and eliciting, a delayed Type IV hypersensitivity reaction 48 to 120 hours after exposure. This immunologic response involves the activation of Th1 cells with the subsequent release of cytokines resulting in the classic inflammatory reaction.