Table of Contents

1: The Pathogenesis of Allergic Contact Hypersensitivity
2: Practical Aspects of Patch Testing
3: Predictive Testnig for Human Contact Dermatitis
4: Histology of Contact Dermatitits
5: The Role of Age, Sex, and Color of Skin and Atopic Status in Contact Dermatitis
6: Regional Contact Dermatitis
7: Noneczematous contact Dermatitis
8: Systemic Contact-Type Dermatitis
9: Reactions to Selected Mediciations and Medical Care
10: Medications from Plants
11: Antiseptics and Disinfectants
12: Reactions to Topical Antimicrobials
13: Antihistamine Dermatitis
14: Local Anesthetics and Topical Analgesics
15: Reactions to Topical Corticosteroids
16: Allergy to Preservatives and Vehicles in Cosmetics and Toiletries
17: Hand Dermatitis due to Contactants: Special Considerations
18: Textile and Shoe Dermatitis
19: Dermatitis from Medical Devices, Implants and Equipment
20: Fragrance Allergy
21: Allergic Sensitization to Plants
22: Photocontact Dermatitis
23: Paresthesia Due to Contactants
24: Occupational Dermatitis
25: Dermatitis due to Cutting Oils, solvents, Petrolatum and Coal-Tar Products
26: Dermatitis Due to Gasses and Propellants
27: Plastic (Synthetic Resin) Dermatitis
28: Contact Dermatitis from Food Additives and Dyes
29: Allergy to Rubber
30: Allergy to Gums, Rosin and Natural Resins
31: Contact Urticaria
32: Contact Dermatitis and Other Reactions to Metals
33: Contact Stomatitis and Cheilitis
34: Treatment of Contact Dermatitis
35: Specific Instructions for Patients with Common Contact Allergens Appendix

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