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Allergic contact dermatitis in preservatives: current standing and future options
Purpose of review: Preservatives are well known skin sensitizers and represent one of the main causes of contact allergy. The purpose of this article is to review the current state of contact sensitization induced by preservatives and point future alternatives for products’ preservation. Recent findings: Isothiazolinones currently are the most common preservatives responsible of contact allergy in Europe and in the United States, and although some regulatory interventions have been taken place, the current contact allergy outbreak is not yet under control. Despite the ban of methyldibromo glutaronitrile from cosmetics i...
Source: Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology - June 29, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: SKIN ALLERGY: Edited by Thomas Werfel and Torsten Zuberbier Source Type: research

Case-control Study on Epidemiologic Factors Influencing The Occurrence of Immediate Wheat Allergy Among Thai Children
This study aims to assess factors associated with the development of wheat allergy in children include the use of HWP containing baby products.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Nattiya Kitiphipat, Witchaya Srisuwatchari, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk, Nualanong Visitsunthorn, Pakit Vichyanond, Punchama Pacharn Source Type: research

Methylisothiazolinone outbreak in the European Union
Purpose of review: The aim of this review was to examine the current outbreak of cases of contact allergy to methylisothiazolinone in Europe, a phenomenon that has also been observed worldwide, despite initial legislative control of the introduction of methylisothiazolinone into the market. Recent findings: Reported allergic contact reactions are primarily eczematous, most commonly in women over 40 from cosmetic use, but there are reports of noneczematous eruptions such as lichen planus-like or lymphomatoid reactions. Methylisothiazolinone in cosmetic, personal care, for example, wet wipe, and household products are the mo...
Source: Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology - August 29, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: SKIN ALLERGY: Edited by Thomas Werfel and Torsten Zuberbier Source Type: research

Compounds derived from epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) as a novel approach to the prevention of viral infections.
Abstract Pathogenic viral infections pose major health risks to humans and livestock due to viral infection-associated illnesses such as chronic or acute inflammation in crucial organs and systems, malignant and benign lesions. These lead to large number of illnesses and deaths worldwide each year. Outbreaks of emerging lethal viruses, such as Ebola virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus, could lead to epidemics or even pandemics if they are not effectively controlled. Current strategies to prevent viral entry into the human body are focused on clean...
Source: Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets - October 22, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Hsu S Tags: Inflamm Allergy Drug Targets Source Type: research

Seasonal Cycle and Relationship of Seasonal Rhino- and Influenza Virus Epidemics With Episodes of Asthma Exacerbation in Different Age Groups.
CONCLUSIONS: The rhythmicity, amplitude, and phase of the annual cycle of AE differed among different age groups. The patterns of AE were related to the annual rhino- and influenza virus epidemics. PMID: 28913991 [PubMed]
Source: Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research - September 17, 2017 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy Asthma Immunol Res Source Type: research

Giardiasis : An overview.
CONCLUSION: Metronidazole, tinidazole, and nitazoxanide are the drugs of choice. Resistance to common antigiardial drugs has increased in recent years. As such, the search for new molecular targets for antigiardial drugs is urgently needed. In general, treatment of asymptomatic carriers is not recommended. Purification of water supply is an important preventive measure. PMID: 31210116 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Recent Patents on Inflammation and Allergy Drug Discovery - June 20, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Recent Pat Inflamm Allergy Drug Discov Source Type: research

HLA-DQ and RBFOX1 as susceptibility genes for an outbreak of hydrolyzed wheat allergy
This study provides the first demonstration of genetic susceptibility to adverse reactions related to cosmetic products and wheat allergy and that susceptibility to food allergies may be influenced by the different allergen-binding properties of HLA alleles.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - July 9, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Emiko Noguchi, Masato Akiyama, Akiko Yagami, Tomomitsu Hirota, Yukinori Okada, Zenichiro Kato, Reiko Kishikawa, Yuma Fukutomi, Michihiro Hide, Eishin Morita, Michiko Aihara, Makiko Hiragun, Yuko Chinuki, Takahiro Okabe, Akiko Ito, Atsuko Adachi, Atsushi F Source Type: research

Rhinologic Procedures in the Era of COVID-19: Health-care Provider Protection Protocol.
CONCLUSION: According to our proposed protocol, we were able to provide care for all patients in clinic, hospital, emergent, intensive, and surgical settings with no transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by symptomatology and post evaluation testing. PMID: 32408753 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - May 13, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Taha MA, Hall CA, Rathbone RF, Corsten LA, Bowie CR, Waguespack PJ, Stanger R, Stevenson MM, Zito BA, Barham HP Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research

What do asthmatic patients think about telemedicine visits?
Discussion and conclusions. Our survey revealed that small changes could further increase patients' satisfaction, adherence, and confidence in telemedicine. Although presenting some limitations, virtual visits seem to be generally well accepted by asthmatic patients and it might be a good alternative for in-person visits, at least in such difficult times when social distancing is recommended. PMID: 33191719 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - November 17, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol Source Type: research

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Patients with Severe Pneumonia in Khuzestan Province, Iran.
This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of SARS-CoV-2 in hospitalized patients with an acute respiratory infection (ARI). During an outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2, the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs were collected from 909 hospitalized patients with severe pneumonia, including 517 (56.9%) males and 392 (43.1%) females. All the collected samples were from different cities of Khuzestan province from 19 February to- 27 March 2020. The RNA was extracted from samples and subjected to real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for the detection of the SARS-CoV-2. Simultaneously, the computerized tomography (CT) scan ...
Source: Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - October 18, 2020 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Abolnezhadian F, Makvandi M, Alavi SM, Azaran A, Jalilian S, Rashno M, Kaydani GA, Arshadi M, Hosseinizadeh SM, Boostani H, Seyedian SS, Moogahi S, Salmanzadeh S, Varnaseri M, Neisi N, Keifarrokhi H, Shariati G, Amiri H, Parsanahad M, Nashibi R, Yousefi F Tags: Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research

Patient's perceived quality and satisfaction of Teleconsultation Services in an Allergy Department during COVID-19 pandemic era
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a sudden change into Telemedicine in the Allergy field. The aim of this study is to know the patient ’s perspective on quality of teleconsultation services.
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Aida Bermejo-Becerro, Filip Skrabski, Esperanza P érez-Pallisé, Sandra Rodríguez-Hermida, José Manuel Zubeldia, Alberto Alvarez-Perea Source Type: research

Hay Fever or Coronavirus? For Allergy Sufferers, a Pollen Season of Extra Worries Is Starting Up
(HAMBURG, Pa.) — The spring breezes of 2020 are carrying more than just tree pollen. There’s a whiff of paranoia in the air. For millions of seasonal allergy sufferers, the annual onset of watery eyes and scratchy throats is bumping up against the global spread of a new virus that produces its own constellation of respiratory symptoms. Forecasters are predicting a brutal spring allergy season for swaths of the U.S. at the same time that COVID-19 cases are rising dramatically. That’s causing angst for people who never have had to particularly worry about their hay fever, other than to stock up on antihista...
Source: TIME: Health - March 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Associated Press Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 News Desk wire Source Type: news

When It's Not A Sunburn But A Sun Allergy
As it gets warmer and people start spending more time outside, I have more and more patients coming into my office and complaining of a “sun allergy.” A sun allergy is really a layman’s term, which refers to a number of conditions when a rash occurs on skin that has been exposed to the sun. These are also referred to as photosensitive disorders or photodermatoses, and can be broadly categorized into the following medical terms: idiopathic photodermatoses, exogenous photodermatoses, photoexacerbated dermatoses, genetic photodermatoses, and metabolic photodermatoses. Sounds complicated, right?  A...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 8, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Management of Allergic Diseases During COVID-19 Outbreak
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has challenged healthcare system capacities and safety for health care workers, reshaping doctor-patient interaction favoring e-Health or telemedicine. The pandemic situation may make difficult to prioritize patients with allergies diseases (AD), face-to-face evaluation, and moreover concern about the possible COVID-19 diagnosis, since COVID-19 shared many symptoms in common with AD. Being COVID-19 a novel disease, everyone is susceptible; there are some advances on vaccine and specific treatment. We evaluate existing literature on allergic diseases (AD): all...
Source: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports - February 9, 2021 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research

The cosmetic allergy conundrum: inference of an immunoregulatory response to cosmetic allergens
Summary The ability to be sensitized to experimental contact allergens declines significantly with increasing age, from as early as age 40 years. In contrast, the rate of contact allergy to chemical allergens (haptens) in cosmetic products significantly increases with age. This has been explained previously on the basis of greater cumulative exposure in the older age groups. However, outbreaks of contact allergy to preservatives in cosmetic products recorded soon after their introduction to the market have also shown a significantly higher rate among older adult age groups. This association with increasing age cannot be ...
Source: Contact Dermatitis - August 16, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: John P. McFadden, Ian R. White, David Basketter, Pailin Puangpet, Ian Kimber Tags: Review Article Source Type: research