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Filter by:Contact dermatitis (CD) is a common inflammatory skin disease, affecting approximately 15-20% of the general population in industrialized countries and ranking first among occupational diseases in many European countries. The patch test method aims at reproducing the eczematous lesions by applying occlusive patches containing the suspected allergens to the patient's healthy skin. It requires experienced medical staff to read the reaction. Newtones Technologies society has developed a new tool, the SkinCam®, able to capture high resolution cross and parallel images, allowing a quantification of color and relief of skin. This study aims to illustrate patch test results, describing skin appearance (color, roughness, shine), using photographs taken by the SkinCam®.
Linalool is currently one of the most used fragrance substances in cosmetic and household products. Previous studies report a high prevalence (5.9-11.7%) of contact allergy to hydroperoxides of linalool (Lin-OOH)1.0% in pet. among patch tested patients. The optimal test concentration of Lin-OOH in patch tests is not known and requires further investigation. It is of great importance to establish the optimal test concentration and elicitation threshold of Lin-OOH to improve diagnosis and prevent development of Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD). We want to mimic real-life exposure to Lin-OOH, by conducting a ROAT (Repeated Open Application Test) study, on 40 adult participants (20 patients with confirmed contact allergy to Lin-OOH, and 20 healthy participants) to low doses of Lin-OOH using a simulated "perfume", during a maximum of 21 days of exposure. With this knowledge, we aim to: 1. Establish the optimal patch test concentration to diagnose ACD to Lin-OOH 2. In case of confirmed contact allergy, examine the threshold value for the development of ACD upon daily exposure to a simulated leave-on cosmetic product
The study will investigate if Anakinra can ameliorate allergic contact dermatitis in participants with known nickel allergy
In-stent restenosis remains one of the most challenging problems in patients after coronary artery angioplasty. Angiographically, it is discovered in 10% of the patients after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. There are multiple factors causing restenosis, which can be divided into two major groups: first vessel-dependent (based on the vessel's tortuosity, dimensions and lesion's calcification, all leading to suboptimal stent expansion), and second dependent on the inflammatory processes caused by the intervention. Study objectives is the analysis of the possible correlation between allergy to metals utilised during the stent manufacturing (nickel, cobalt, chromium, molybdenum, tungsten) and in-stent restenosis occurence. The angiographic results of stent implantation, and in-stent restenosis will be assessed independently by two skilled interventional cardiologists, and in case of their discrepant opinions, the decision will be made on the basis of the third cardiologist. The tests will be applicated during the hospitalisation, then read after 48 hours and 72 hours, and subsequently interpreted by the skilled dermatologist, during the hospital stay or afterwards.
Nickel contact dermatitis (eczema) is one of the most common allergic conditions affecting the skin. This is a study looking at potentially desensitizing nickel-allergic patients to their allergy using anti-inflammatory ointments applied to the skin (arm). Application of these ointments (ie. modified Vitamin D) has been shown to increase specific immune cells (T regulatory cells), which play a role in preventing immune activation and subsequently inflammation. The investigators propose use of topical anti-inflammatory agents (corticosteroids, modified Vitamin D, or both) may desensitize patients with nickel allergy.
The study is required by the FDA as part of a post-marketing commitment. The purpose of the study is to compare the reactivity of the TRUE Test quaternium-15 patch and a real use exposure.The subjects will wear the patch test for 48 hours and reading will be performed day 3 or 4. The use test will be applied from day 3 or 4 and untill reaction appears. Reactions from respectively TRUE Test and use test will be compared using the McNemar Change Test.