The literature on positive patch test results in drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic
symptoms (DRESS) is reviewed. One hundred and five drugs were identified that have …

Contact allergy (sensitisation) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) resulting from it have a
considerable public health impact. For the present review, all pertinent articles were …

Abstract Purpose of Review Occupational hand dermatitis is a common work-related
disorder of the skin. Prevention and management of this disease is critical to improving …

Background Limited data exist on occupational allergic contact dermatitis (OACD) in Turkey.
Objectives To investigate the epidemiologic profile of OACD in Turkey. Methods A …

Background Apprentice nurses are considered at high risk to developing occupational skin
diseases. Objectives This study assessed the frequency and origin of hand eczema, and …

Topical drugs applied onto the skin or the mucosae can cause local adverse effects,
including contact dermatitis, and, eventually, also systemic adverse effects. Allergic contact …

Background Both surgical personnel and patients undergoing procedures are exposed
regularly to different antiseptic chemicals in various forms. Little is known about the …

ABSTRACT Introduction: Beta-lactams (BL) are the main cause of allergic drug reactions
mediated by specific immunological mechanisms. Reactions can be IgE or effector T-cell …

Purpose Occupational exposure of nurses to antibiotics may result in adverse health effects
such as hypersensitivity, allergic reactions, resistance, and anaphylactic shock. The purpose …

Despite limited evidence on clinical efficacy and increasing resistance problems, topical
antibiotics are still used in everyday clinical practice. However, topical antiseptic agents …