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25-01-2023 | Allergic Contact Dermatitis | REVIEW

Challenges in Textile Contact Dermatitis

Author: Susan Nedorost

Published in: Current Dermatology Reports | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Patterns and causes of textile dermatitis change over time as manufacturing practices change.

Recent Findings

Reactions to occupation-related clothing and wearables other than clothing appear to constitute an increasing percentage of identified allergic textile reactions over the last two decades. This may be due to increased difficulty in diagnosing contact allergy to dyes and other chemicals in retail apparel that are poorly characterized in textile manufacturing. The most commonly used patch test screening series do not completely screen for causes of allergic contact dermatitis due to textiles.

Summary

Increased transparency between textile manufacturers and retailers and better labeling of dyes and finishes used in textiles would help guide more accurate diagnostic patch testing and better identification of alternative garments for patients with textile allergies.

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Title: Challenges in Textile Contact Dermatitis
Author: Susan Nedorost
Publication date: 25-01-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Published in: Current Dermatology Reports / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4933
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-023-00383-y

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