Fisher's Contact DermatitisSince its introduction in 1967, Alexander A. Fisher's Contact Dermatitis has been the one essential text for American dermatologists who see patients with contact dermatitis. The sixth edition is written for the third time by Robert L. Rietschel and Joseph F. Fowler. An encyclopedic reference that discusses all aspects of contact dermatitis, the updated edition will feature a full color atlas section as well as color images for the first time. The 6th edition provides updates on the following sections: * statistics and sources of rubber allergy * allergy to plastic chemicals, especially epoxies and acrylics * textile dyes and permanent press allergy * photo dermatitis * allergy to newer preservatives and other ingredients in skin and hair care products and cosmetics such as cocamidopropyl betaine, emulsifiers, methyldibromoglutaronitrile * metal allergy especially gold, nickel, rare metal allergy and allergy to dental materials, cardiovascular and orthopedic implants. * allergic cheilitis * oral lichen planus caused by metals, acrylics |
Contents
Pathogenesis of Allergic Contact Hypersensitivity | 1 |
Practical Aspects of Patch Testing | 11 |
Predictive Testing for Human Contact | 30 |
Histology of Contact Dermatitis | 35 |
Role of Age Sex Color of Skin and Atopic Status | 38 |
Regional Contact Dermatitis | 66 |
Noneczematous Contact Dermatitis | 88 |
Systemic ContactType Dermatitis | 110 |
Fragrance Allergy | 393 |
Allergic Sensitization to Plants | 405 |
Photocontact Dermatitis | 454 |
Paresthesia Due to Contactants | 470 |
Occupational Dermatitis | 484 |
Cutting Oils Solvents Petrolatum and CoalTar Products | 520 |
Gases and Propellants | 534 |
Plastics Adhesives and Synthetic Resins | 542 |
Medications and Medical Devices and Implications for the Medical Community | 125 |
Medications from Plants | 175 |
Antiseptics and Disinfectants | 190 |
Topical Antimicrobials | 210 |
Antihistamines | 230 |
Local Anesthetics and Topical Analgesics | 239 |
Topical Corticosteroids | 254 |
Preservatives and Vehicles in Cosmetics and Toiletries | 266 |
Hand Dermatitis Due to Contactants Special Considerations | 319 |
Textiles and Shoes | 339 |
Medical Devices Implants and Equipment | 370 |
Food Additives and Dyes | 566 |
Rubber | 581 |
Gums Rosin and Natural Resins | 605 |
Contact Urticaria | 615 |
Metals | 641 |
Contact Stomatitis and Cheilitis | 700 |
Treatment of Contact Dermatitis | 722 |
Specific Instructions for Patients with Common Contact Allergens | 731 |
Appendix | 743 |
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Common terms and phrases
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