Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 had altered growth patterns in their blood and showed signs of reduced immune cells 10 months after infection, according to a study published in Allergy.

SAN ANTONIO — Different patterns of allergic contact dermatitis on the head and face may provide clues about what caused these outbreaks, Heather O’Connell, PA-C, said at the 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

Instead of patch testing with all allergens in any given group, using an optimized subset of allergens to test for allergic contact dermatitis can provide a similar level of care at a reduced cost, according to a study.

As asthma and allergy continue to affect more people, the importance of advanced practitioners in enhancing patient safety, addressing health care disparities and increasing treatment access has come to the forefront of patient care.

Both organic and inorganic pigments used in cosmetic tattoos, also known as permanent makeup, may cause allergic contact dermatitis, according to a study.

SAN DIEGO — While it did not perform at the level of clinicians, ChatGPT could be used as a tool to improve patch testing efficiency for allergic contact dermatitis, according to a poster presentation here.

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After a woman developed a rash on her face and fingers several times, her doctors discovered the cause was her cell phone, specifically the acrylate screen protector on her cell phone.