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Airborne contact dermatitis: an update.

A Dooms-Goossens1, H Deleu

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

Contact Dermatitis
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
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Airborne-induced contact dermatoses are increasingly reported. This review updates previous findings by analyzing cases from Contact Dermatitis to identify trends in airborne dermatoses.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Contact dermatitis is a common skin condition.
  • Airborne allergens can trigger contact dermatitis.
  • Previous reviews have summarized airborne-induced contact dermatoses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of airborne-induced contact dermatoses.
  • To analyze trends and characteristics of airborne dermatoses reported in the literature.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic screening of 12 volumes of Contact Dermatitis (July 1985-April 1991).
  • Classification of reported cases based on history, lesion location, and causative agents.
  • Inclusion of cases where the term 'airborne' was omitted but suspected.

Main Results:

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  • A significant increase in reported cases of airborne dermatoses was observed.
  • Analysis included detailed classification of various airborne allergens and their effects.
  • The review highlights the underreporting of 'airborne' in dermatological literature.

Conclusions:

  • Airborne-induced contact dermatoses represent a growing clinical concern.
  • Further research and standardized reporting are needed to accurately capture the incidence of airborne dermatoses.
  • Awareness among clinicians regarding airborne allergens is crucial for diagnosis and management.