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Lanolin: The 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year
- Author:
- Hadley Johnson, BS
- Thomas Norman, BA
- Brandon L. Adler, MD
- Jiade Yu, MD
In this article, we discuss allergic contact dermatitis to lanolin with a focus on its paradoxical nature and the subtleties to consider when...
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Is Laundry Detergent a Common Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis?
- Author:
- Thomas Norman, BA
- Hadley Johnson, BS
- Jiade Yu, MD
- Brandon L. Adler, MD
We provide a summary of the evidence for the potential allergenicity of laundry detergent, including common allergens present in laundry detergent...
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Janus Kinase Inhibitors: A Promising Therapeutic Option for Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Author:
- Hadley Johnson, BS
- Jana Guenther, BA
- Brandon L. Adler, MD
- Jiade Yu, MD
Select JAK inhibitors have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the management of atopic dermatitis. Their use in allergic...
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Photoallergic Contact Dermatitis: No Fun in the Sun
- Author:
- Jana Guenther, BA
- Hadley Johnson, BS
- Jiade Yu, MD
- Brandon L. Adler, MD
We provide an overview of photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD), including clinical features, the most common photoallergens, and why cases may...
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Can Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic Contact Dermatitis Coexist?
- Author:
- Hadley Johnson, BS
- Danielle E. Novack, BA
- Brandon L. Adler, MD
- Jiade Yu, MD
Although it previously was thought that atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) could not coexist due to their polarized...
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Aluminum: The 2022 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year
- Author:
- Danielle E. Novack, BA
- Jiade Yu, MD
- Brandon L. Adler, MD
In this article, we highlight the growing recognition of aluminum contact allergy, particularly in the pediatric population, focusing on distinct...
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Dupilumab for Allergic Contact Dermatitis: An Overview of Its Use and Impact on Patch Testing
- Author:
- Hadley Johnson, BS
- Brandon L. Adler, MD
- Jiade Yu, MD
This article discusses the evidence for using dupilumab to treat allergic contact dermatitis as well as considerations for patch testing in...