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Ital J Pediatr
January 2025
Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, 00161, Italy.
Background: Angioedema is a condition marked by sudden, intense swelling of the subcutaneous and submucosal tissues, typically associated with hypersensitivity reactions, genetic mutations, or reactions to medications. It can also result from contact with allergens such as nickel, leading to dermatitis.
Case Presentation: A 12-year-old girl presented at our Pediatric Immunology and Allergology service with recurrent labial angioedema for over a year, linked to the consumption of legumes and tomatoes, and following the use of a metal flute.
Dermatitis
December 2024
From the Department of Dermatology, Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Panthenol, a vitamin B5 derivative, is a key precursor in the synthesis of fatty acids that maintain epithelial function. Its ability to aid in moisturization, skin barrier restoration, and wound healing has led to its frequent incorporation into personal care products and pharmaceuticals-many of which are marketed to be hypoallergenic. While contact allergy to panthenol is rather uncommon, rates of positive reactions are on the rise, increasing from 0.
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November 2024
Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich TUM).
Background: Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction that is potentially life-threatening. Occupational anaphylaxis is an anaphylaxis that occurs in an occupational context. In this position paper, we propose diagnostic criteria for occupational anaphylaxis and provide an overview of the current state of knowledge in terms of prevalence, triggers, prevention, and management.
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December 2024
Dermatology Department, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.
Dermatitis
November 2024
From the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA.
Occupational contact dermatitis (OCD) emerges as a salient concern within the context of firefighters, a professional cohort routinely exposed to an array of hazardous substances as an intrinsic facet of their occupational responsibilities. This continual skin exposure to a spectrum of allergenic and irritant agents engenders an elevated predisposition to OCD among firefighters. Notably, the ramifications of OCD in the domain of occupational health assume substantial import, contributing significantly to the prevalence of work-related dermatological maladies and consequential productivity decrements.
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