Latex intolerance : basic science, epidemiology, and clinical management / edited by Mahbub M. U. Chowdhury, Howard I. Maibach.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chowdhury, Mahbub M. U.

Maibach, Howard I.

Series:

Dermatology (CRC Press)

Dermatology : clinical and basic science series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Latex allergy.

Latex Hypersensitivity.

Dermatitis, Allergic Contact.

Medical Subjects:

Latex Hypersensitivity.

Dermatitis, Allergic Contact.

Physical Description:

270 pages, 1 unnumbered page of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press, [2005]

Contents:

Chapter 1 Epidemiology of Latex Allergy / Barry N. Statham 1

Chapter 2 Allergenic Proteins / Harri Alenius, Timo Palosuo 15

Chapter 3 Chemical Additives / Curtis P. Hamann, Pamela A. Rodgers, Kim Sullivan 27

Chapter 4 Natural Rubber Latex Allergy: Clinical Manifestations / Ignatius C. Chua, Alison J. Owen, Paul E. Williams 57

Chapter 5 Natural Rubber Latex Allergy and Allergens: In Vitro Testing / Vesna J. Tomazic-Jezic 67

Chapter 6 New Developments in Measuring Allergens in Natural Rubber Latex Products / Katja Frisk, Tytti Karkkainen, Hely Reinikka-Railo, Timo Palosuo 87

Chapter 7 Contact Urticaria: Clinical Manifestations / Sarah H. Wakelin 97

Chapter 8 Contact Urticaria Syndrome: Predictive Testing / Antti I. Lauerma, Howard I. Maibach 107

Chapter 9 Contact Urticaria Syndrome: Prognosis / Sarah H. Wakelin 113

Chapter 10 Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Clinical Manifestations / Natalie M. Stone 119

Chapter 11 Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Tests / Natalie M. Stone 127

Chapter 12 Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Prognosis / Natalie M. Stone 133

Chapter 13 Latex-Fruit Syndrome / Tanya D. Wright 135

Chapter 14 Irritant Dermatitis Due to Occlusive Gloves: Clinical Manifestations / Priyanka Singh, Mayanka Singh, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury, Howard I. Maibach 141

Chapter 15 Irritation Dermatitis Due to Occlusive Gloves: Predictive Testing / Mayanka Singh, Priyanka Singh, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury, Howard I. Maibach 147

Chapter 16 Management of Hand Dermatitis / Graham A. Johnston, Nicolas Nicolaou, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury 151

Chapter 17 Barrier Creams/Moisturizers / Hongbo Zhai, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury, Howard I. Maibach 165

Chapter 18 Occlusive Effects: Man vs. Animal / Hongbo Zhai, Mahbub M.U. Chowdhury, Howard I. Maibach 177

Chapter 19 Medical Glove Regulation: History and Future of Safety / Deborah D. Davis 189

Chapter 20 Occupational Health Management of Latex Allergy / Anil Adisesh 205

Chapter 21 Management of Rubber-Based Allergies in Dentistry / Curtis P. Hamann, Pamela A. Rodgers, Kim Sullivan 211

Chapter 22 Management of Latex Allergy: Allergist's Perspective / Ignatius C. Chua, Alison J. Owen, Paul E. Williams 249.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0849316707

OCLC:

56449788