Publications by authors named "Eleni Hatzidimitriou"
Background: Oxidative hair dyes are an important source of chemical exposure and a major risk factor for the development of occupational and non-occupational allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) worldwide.
Objective: To identify the frequency of common allergens associated with occupational and non-occupational ACD to hair dyes during the last 10 years, in Greece.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients with suspected ACD to hair dyes from 2010-2019.
Background: Onychomycosis is the most common disease of the nails.
Objective: This retrospective study aimed at evaluating the epidemiology of onychomycosis in adult patients in South Greece during the 2015-2017 period.
Material And Methods: A total of 3,226 patients with clinical signs of possible onychomycosis were included.
Background: Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) caused by (meth)acrylates used in nail products is being increasingly reported in nail technicians and consumers.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of sensitization to (meth)acrylates in technicians and users of nail products with ACD, referred for patch testing in a tertiary center, during the last 10 years.
Methods: All patients with ACD, who reported a profession associated with cosmetic nail procedures or use of such services and were referred for patch tests in our department between January 2009 and December 2018, were identified.