Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Allergic contact dermatitis in veterinary surgeons.

N Hjorth, J Roed-Petersen

    Contact Dermatitis
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Use of a hydrocapillary dressing in the management of highly exuding ulcers: a comparative study.

    Journal of wound care·2005
    Same author

    Treatment of head and neck dermatitis comparing itraconazole 200 mg and 400 mg daily for 1 week with placebo.

    Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2004
    Same author

    Clinical performance of a new silver dressing, Contreet Foam, for chronic exuding venous leg ulcers.

    Journal of wound care·2003
    Same author

    Is there a risk of sensitization and allergy to chlorhexidine in health care workers?

    Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica·2003
    Same author

    Danish Anaesthesia Allergy Centre - preliminary results.

    Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica·2001
    Same author

    Anaphylactic reactions in anaesthetised patients - four cases of chlorhexidine allergy.

    Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica·2001
    Same journal

    Reply to: Acrylate Copolymers/Crosspolymers in Sunscreens: Minimally Allergenic, Without Evidence of Need for Avoidance by (Meth)acrylate-Sensitized Individuals.

    Contact dermatitis·2026
    Same journal

    Contact Allergy and Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Propylene Glycol and Related Glycols: Cosmetic Skin Sensitisers After All?

    Contact dermatitis·2026
    Same journal

    Acrylate Copolymers/Crosspolymers in Sunscreens: Minimally Allergenic, Without Evidence of Need for Avoidance by (Meth)Acrylate-Sensitized Individuals.

    Contact dermatitis·2026
    Same journal

    AI-Assisted Automated Two-Stage Patch Test Interpretation System Using Vision Transformer.

    Contact dermatitis·2026
    Same journal

    Use of Tralokinumab in a Hairdresser With Severe Chronic Hand Eczema and Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis.

    Contact dermatitis·2026
    Same journal

    Occupational Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Cyclohexyl Diethanolamine in a Metalworking Fluid.

    Contact dermatitis·2026
    See all related articles

    Veterinary surgeons often develop allergic contact dermatitis from antibiotics like spiramycin and tylosin. Atopic sensitivities, particularly to animal hair, contribute significantly to this condition.

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Dermatology
    • Occupational Health
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Incapacitating dermatitis affects veterinary surgeons.
    • Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common occupational hazard in this field.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the primary causes of ACD in veterinary surgeons.
    • To investigate the role of atopic sensitivities in ACD development.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of 37 veterinary surgeons with dermatitis.
    • Allergen testing including prick/scratch tests and sensitivity to rubber materials.
    • Correlation analysis between atopic status and contact reactions.

    Main Results:

    • 36 of 37 surgeons had ACD, primarily due to antibiotics (spiramycin, Penethamate BP, tylosin).

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Eight surgeons showed sensitivity to rubber materials.
  • 20 of 36 had positive tests for allergens like animal hair.
  • Atopic sensitivities, especially to cows' hair, were linked to contact reactions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Antibiotics are a major cause of ACD in veterinary surgeons.
    • Protein contact dermatitis, particularly from animal hair and bovine-related work, is a significant predisposing factor for incapacitating ACD in this profession.