Derm Allergy/Immunology News & Articles

1 Swimming pool contact dermatitis caused by 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl hydantoin Contact Dermatitis, May 18, 2012

2 Discrepancies between guidelines and international practice in treatment of hereditary angioedema Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, May 17, 2012

3 Immunoadsorption in Dermatology Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, May 17, 2012

4 The LINA cohort: indoor chemical exposure, circulating eosinophil/basophil (Eo/B) progenitors and early life skin manifestations Clinical and Experimental Allergy, May 16, 2012

5 Anaphylaxis and severe systemic reactions caused by skin contact with persulfates in hair-bleaching products Contact Dermatitis, May 16, 2012

6 Current options for prophylactic treatment of hereditary angioedema in the United States: patient-based considerations Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, May 15, 2012

7 Melanoma cells become resistant to NK-cell-mediated killing when exposed to NK-cell numbers compatible with NK-cell infiltration in the tumor European Journal of Immunology, May 15, 2012

8 Occupational allergic contact dermatitis and patch test results of leather workers at two Indonesian tanneries Contact Dermatitis, May 15, 2012

9 Decreased serum LL-37 and vitamin D3 levels in atopic dermatitis: relationship between IL-31 and oncostatin M Allergy, May 14, 2012    Clinical Article

10 New Biomarkers with Relevance to Leprosy Diagnosis Applicable in Areas Hyperendemic for Leprosy Journal of Immunology, May 14, 2012

11 Increased serum baseline tryptase levels and extensive skin involvement are predictors for the severity of mast cell activation episodes in children with mastocytosis Allergy, May 14, 2012

12 Survivin-specific T-cell reactivity correlates with tumor response and patient survival: a phase-II peptide vaccination trial in metastatic melanoma Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy, May 14, 2012

13 Effect of cat and daycare exposures on the risk of asthma in children with atopic dermatitis Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, May 11, 2012

14 Epidemiology of atopic dermatitis: a review Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, May 11, 2012

15 Prolonged urticaria and fever in a toddler Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, May 11, 2012

16 The impact of chronic urticaria on the quality of life in Indian patients Full Text Indian Journal of Dermatology, May 11, 2012

17 Early Aggressive Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus May Prevent Disease Progression The Journal of Urology, May 10, 2012

18 Adaptation and validation of the Urticaria Patient Daily Diary for adolescents Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, May 9, 2012

19 Oral administration of collagen tripeptide improves dryness and pruritus in the acetone-induced dry skin model Journal of Dermatological Science, May 9, 2012

20 Improvement of Psoriasis after Tonsillectomy Is Associated with a Decrease in the Frequency of Circulating T Cells That Recognize Streptococcal Determinants and Homologous Skin Determinants Journal of Immunology, May 9, 2012

1 Anaphylaxis and severe systemic reactions caused by skin contact with persulfates in hair-bleaching products Contact Dermatitis, April 3, 2012

2 Class action of oral coumarins in the treatment of a patient with chronic spontaneous urticaria and delayed-pressure urticaria Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, April 11, 2012

3 Effectiveness of acupressure on pruritus and lichenification associated with atopic dermatitis: a pilot trial Acupuncture in Medicine, March 26, 2012
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4 Ecallantide for treatment of acute hereditary angioedema attacks: Analysis of efficacy by patient characteristics Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, April 19, 2012

5 Chronic idiopathic urticaria and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): An under-recognized comorbidity Clinics in Dermatology, April 23, 2012

6 Effect of endotoxin and allergens on neonatal lung function and infancy respiratory symptoms and eczema Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 9, 2012

7 Serum TARC and CTACK concentrations in children with atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and urticaria Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 18, 2012

8 Efficacy of Montelukast as Added Therapy in Patients with Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Inflammation & Allergy - Drug Targets, April 30, 2012

9 The 2002-2007 trends of prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema in Irish schoolchildren Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 9, 2012

10 Urticaria induced by laser epilation: A clinical and histopathological study with extended follow-up in 36 patients Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, April 13, 2012

11 Pathogenesis and Management of Pruritus in Cholestatic Liver Disease Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, April 3, 2012

12 Primary prevention of latex allergy in healthcare-spectrum of strategies including the European glove standardization Contact Dermatitis, March 27, 2012

13 The Impact of Helicobacter pylori on Atopic Disorders in Childhood Helicobacter, March 27, 2012

14 Markers of oxidative stress are increased in exhaled breath condensates of children with atopic dermatitis British Journal of Dermatology, April 27, 2012

15 Association of variants in innate immune genes with asthma and eczema Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, April 20, 2012

16 Exposure to microbial agents in house dust and wheezing, atopic dermatitis and atopic sensitization in early childhood: a birth cohort study in rural areas Clinical and Experimental Allergy, March 28, 2012

17 Efficacy and safety of recombinant human C1-inhibitor for the treatment of attacks of hereditary angioedema Clinical and Experimental Allergy, March 6, 2012

18 Current patch test results with the European baseline series and extensions to it from the European Surveillance System on Contact Allergy network, 2007-2008 Contact Dermatitis, April 30, 2012

19 Efficacy and safety of recombinant human C1-inhibitor for the treatment of attacks of hereditary angioedema Clinical and Experimental Allergy, April 25, 2012

20 Chromium in leather footwear-risk assessment of chromium allergy and dermatitis Contact Dermatitis, March 29, 2012