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NACDG Allergen: Benzyl Alcohol
NACDG Allergen: Benzyl Alcohol Allergen Focus: NACDG Allergen: Benzyl Alcohol - Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., and Giuseppe Militello, M.D. Furthermore, the cautious use of medications such as tinzaparin with benzyl alcohol preservation was advised in pregnant women.14 In addition to serious side effects caused by benzyl alcohol, it has been a culprit in causing allergic contact dermatitis.Incidence of Benzyl Alcohol AllergyDespite its widespread use in topical products, benzyl alcohol has been ...

Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #8: Parabens
With this in mind, this column was developed to provide educational information about the T.R.U.E. test allergens.This month, the column explores T.R.U.E. test allergen #8: parabens, a preservative agent commonly added to cosmetics, body care products and foods.The Contact DermatidesThe contact dermatides include allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), irritant contact dermatitis and contact urticaria. Patch testing yielded positive reactions to the ejaculation-retarding cream, which contained a ...

How to Increase Your Patch Testing Efficacy
From Gold to Detergents, These experts identify top non-T.R.U.E. Test allergens. Further increase your chances of pinpointing your patients? offending allergens by incorporating a supplemental panel based on their selections.

Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergens #21, 13 and 18: Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives
Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergens #21, 13 and 18: Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives Allergen Focus: Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergens #21, 13 and 18: Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives - By Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., Tace Steele, B.A., and Georgette Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H. The contact dermatitides include irritant contact dermatitis, contact urticaria and allergic contact dermatitis. Notably, formaldehyde is prohibited in cosmetics in Sweden and Japan.22 ...

ACDG Allergens: Compositae Mix and Sesquiterpene Lactones
ACDG Allergens: Compositae Mix and Sesquiterpene Lactones Allergen Focus: NACDG Allergens: Compositae Mix and Sesquiterpene Lactones - Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., and Tamar Zapolanski, B.A. Additionally, patients frequently develop oral ulcers.12In addition to classic contact and systemic dermatitis, parthenium can result in airborne contact and inhalation dermatitis. In the report, SL mix detected 65% and Compositae mix 87% of Compositae-allergic patients.

Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #4: Chromates
Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #4: Chromates Allergen Focus: Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #4: Chromates - By Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., and Antoine Amado, M.D. T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. The contact dermatides include irritant contact dermatitis, contact urticaria and allergic contact dermatitis. In this being said, the major source of chromium in aquatic systems is ...

Focus on Non-T.R.U.E. Test Allergens: Lyral and Fragrance Mix II
Focus on Non-T.R.U.E. Test Allergens: Lyral and Fragrance Mix II Allergen Focus: Focus on Non-T.R.U.E. Test Allergens: Lyral and Fragrance Mix II - By Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., and Michael Shelling, B.S. The test is thought to adequately identify an allergen in approximately 24.5% of patients with allergic contact dermatitis.1 This being said, many relevant allergens are not detected by use of this screening tool alone, and, for this reason, the “Allergen Focus” column has been ...

Focus on the non-T.R.U.E. Test Allergen ? Corticosteroids
For this reason, “Allergen Focus” has been expanded this month to cover one of the notorious allergens that has been designated by the American Contact Dermatitis Society as the 2005 Allergen of the Year — corticosteroids. We’ll also highlight appropriate products that affected patients should avoid, along with tips to avoid cross-reactions and exposures.The Contact DermatitidesAllergic contact dermatitis is an important disease with high impact both in terms of ...

Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #20: Paraphenylenediamine
Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #20: Paraphenylenediamine Allergen Focus: Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #20: Paraphenylenediamine - By Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., and Tamar Zapolanski T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. The contact dermatides include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and contact urticaria. Testing for PPD Sensitivity Patch testing for PPD ...

Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergens #23: Thimerosal
Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergens #23: Thimerosal Allergen Focus: Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergens #23: Thimerosal - By Sharon E. Jacob, M.D., and Ran Huo, B.S. The contact dermatitides include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and contact urticaria. Subsequent exposure of the patient to mercury-containing products either through ingestion/inhalation/injection (mercury vapor, mercury-laden fish, vaccines, toxoids, amalgam dental fillings) or direct contact (mercury-...

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