Publications by authors named "R F Ofenloch"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to assess hair dye usage and self-reported skin reactions among the Dutch population, finding that 63.1% of participants used hair dye and 6.8% reported adverse reactions.
- - The research highlighted a positive link between hair dye users and various factors such as female gender, middle age, positive patch test results, and professions like hairdressing.
- - Findings indicated that adverse reactions were commonly mild and more likely in individuals with prior henna tattoo experiences, particularly in females, suggesting a need for increased awareness about hair dye safety.
Background: Comfort gloves are used in the management of hand dermatoses.
Objectives: To compare the acceptance and tolerability of comfort gloves made of different materials in patients with hand dermatoses and their effects on skin lesions.
Methods: In a prospective multicenter study, 284 patients with hand dermatoses were invited to wear either a cotton glove (COT) or a semipermeable Sympatex glove underneath a cotton glove (SYM/COT) for two subsequent phases of 19 consecutive nights each.
Skin diseases are complex and cannot be explained solely by genetic or environmental factors but are also significantly shaped by social influences. This review illuminates the bidirectional relationship between social factors and skin diseases, demonstrating how social determinants such as socioeconomic status, living environment, and psychosocial stress can influence the onset and progression of skin conditions. Simultaneously, it explores how skin diseases can affect individuals' social lives and work capability, leading to a cycle of social withdrawal and further deterioration of the condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAllergic contact dermatitis is reported among individuals using continuous glucose monitoring systems and insulin pumps. The aim of this study was to describe contact allergy patterns for allergens in the Swedish baseline series and medical device-related allergens among users. Contact allergy to baseline series allergens and isobornyl acrylate was compared between diabetes patients and dermatitis patients patch-tested at the Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology during 2017 to 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Professional ice hockey players may contract irritant and allergic contact dermatitis.
Aims: To investigate the presence of contact allergy (CA) in professional ice hockey players in Sweden.
Methods: Ten teams from the two top leagues were assessed for potential occupational exposure to sensitizers.