| Home |
| Site Map |
| News Archives |
| Environmental Health News |
| Illness Research |
| Articles |
| Treatment Information |
| Useful Lab Tests |
| Find A Doctor |
| Chemical Avoidance |
| Allergen Reduction |
| Water Filtration |
| Treatments & Products |
| Books |
| Dr. Teitelbaum's Column |
| Gloria Gilbčre's Column |
| Sick Building Syndrome |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder |
| Lyme Disease |
| Lupus |
| Hypoglycemia |
| Electrical Sensitivity |
| Adrenal Fatigue |
| Hypothyroidism |
| Sleep Apnea |
| Restless Leg Syndrome |
| Celiac Disease |
| Water Filters |
| SAD Light Boxes |
| Hepa Air Purifiers |
| HEPA Vacuum Cleaners |
| Nutritional Supplements |
| Home Test Kits |
| Cleaning Products |
| Personal Care |
| LifeWave Patches |
|
|
| Research - Allergy Research | |
|
Dermatitis. 2007 Dec;18(4):212-4.
Allergens retained in clothing.
Nedorost S, Kessler M, McCormick T. University Hospitals of Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, USA.
BACKGROUND: Some patients state compliance with avoidance of identified allergens, yet have persistent dermatitis in areas under tight-fitting clothing.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze a series of such cases to identify allergens most likely retained in clothing.
METHODS: Review of contact dermatitis clinic cases and identification of type and formula weight of allergens involved.
RESULTS: High-formula-weight allergens and allergens present in medicament ointments are difficult to dissolve in laundry detergent and water and may be retained in clothing.
CONCLUSION: Retention of allergens in clothing, even after washing, may explain recalcitrant dermatitis in a patient who states compliance with avoidance of a seemingly relevant allergen. Dermatologists should consider the possibility of allergen retention in clothing whenever a patient has only partial clearing after at least 1 month of attempted compliance with avoidance of identified allergens. Purchase of new clothing may be required to clear allergic contact dermatitis in this situation.
PMID: 18021601 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Comments (0)
![]() Write comment
Discuss this article on the forums. (0 posts) |
|
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
| MCS friendly tents? Tanya 12-01-08 21:24 |
| Industrial Hygiene SHAM SHOWS! bolam56 12-01-08 00:51 |
| Thiamine and the Blood Brain Barrier bolam56 11-30-08 21:31 |
| drugs or herbs for candida? JennyD 11-27-08 14:23 |
| searching for a doctor marie olene 11-12-08 23:42 |
Subscribe to our newsletter and receive regular updates of our latest content: