Abstract
Contact dermatitis (CD) is a common inflammatory skin disease caused by exposure to contact allergens and irritants. It is also the most common reason of occupational dermatitis and contributes greatly to hand dermatitis and facial dermatitis. Besides the two major forms of contact dermatitis: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis, other subtypes of CD have been recognized including immediate skin reactions, photoinduced contact dermatitis, systemic contact dermatitis, and non-eczematous contact dermatitis. CD is a great imitator which can mimic many kinds of skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, lichen planus, and angioedema. For the diagnosis of CD, a complete medical history, including occupational history, is very important. It can give a clue of CD and provide a list of suspected substances. Besides the well-known diagnostic test, patch testing, there are many other diagnostic tests can be used to help diagnosis of CD and identify the causative allergens, including photopatch test, skin tests for detecting of immediate contact reactions, serum allergen-specific IgE test, and qualitative and quantitative testing of allergen in the suspected materials patients exposed to and challenge test. Before the treatment, the suspected irritants or allergens should be avoided completely. This includes both the removal of the patient from the environment that contains those substances and the promotion of the metabolism and expulsion of the allergens that have been absorbed by the body. In addition, it is also important to restore the skin barrier and reduce skin inflammation through multiple treatments, such as emollients, topical corticosteroids, and antihistamines, as well as systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. Early and appropriate treatments are important to prevent further deterioration and persistence of the skin condition.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Litchman G, Nair PA, Atwater AR, Bhutta BS (2020) Contact dermatitis. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing
Leonard A, Guttman-Yassky E (2019) The unique molecular signatures of contact dermatitis and implications for treatment. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):1–8
Furue M, Yamazaki S, Jimbow K, Tsuchida T, Amagai M, Tanaka T, Matsunaga K, Muto M, Morita E, Akiyama M, Soma Y, Terui T, Manabe M (2011) Prevalence of dermatological disorders in Japan: a nationwide cross-sectional seasonal multicenter, hospital-based study. J Dermatol 38(4):310–320
Guo YF, Li P, Tang JP, Han XP, Zong WK, Wang H, Liu Q, Xiao FL, Zou XY, Wei FL, Wang M, Cheng RH, Gu H, Ma L, Yao ZR (2017) Prevalence of skin diseases in pre-school children aged 0–7 years in 12 cities of China. Chin J Dermatol 50(11):790–794
Svensson A, Ofenloch RF, Bruze M, Naldi L, Cazzaniga S, Elsner P, Goncalo M, Schuttelaar MA, Diepgen TL (2018) Prevalence of skin disease in a population-based sample of adults from five European countries. Br J Dermatol 178(5):1111–1118
Alinaghi F, Bennike NH, Egeberg A, Thyssen JP, Johansen JD (2019) Prevalence of contact allergy in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Contact Dermatitis 80(2):77–85
Pongpairoj K, Ale I, Andersen KE, Bruze M, Diepgen TL, Elsner PU, Goh CL, Goossens A, Jerajani H, Lachapelle JM, Lee JY, Maibach HI, Matsunaga K, Nixon R, Puangpet P, Sasseville D, Thaiwat S, McFadden JP (2016) Proposed ICDRG classification of the clinical presentation of contact allergy. Dermatitis 27(5):248–258
Kalboussi H, Kacem I, Aroui H, El Maalel O, Maoua M, Brahem A, El Guedri S, Chatti S, Ghariani N, Mrizak N (2019) Impact of allergic contact dermatitis on the quality of life and work productivity. Dermatol Res Pract 2019:3797536
Deschamps T, Nosbaum A, Delcroix F, Vocanson M, Berard F, Nicolas JF (2019) Long-lasting allergic contact dermatitis to methylisothiazolinone misdiagnosed as atopic dermatitis. Eur J Dermatol 29(1):100–101
Nassau S, Fonacier L (2020) Allergic contact dermatitis. Med Clin North Am 104(1):61–76
Woodruff CM, Trivedi MK, Botto N, Kornik R (2018) Allergic contact dermatitis of the vulva. Dermatitis 29(5):233–243
Encabo Durán B, Romero-Pérez D, Silvestre Salvador JF (2018) Allergic contact dermatitis due to paraphenylenediamine: an update. Actas Dermosifiliogr 109(7):602–609
Zirwas MJ (2019) Contact dermatitis to cosmetics. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):119–128
Bonamonte D, Foti C, Vestita M, Angelini G (2013) Noneczematous contact dermatitis. ISRN Allergy 2013:361746
Mowad CM, Anderson B, Scheinman P, Pootongkam S, Nedorost S, Brod B (2016) Allergic contact dermatitis: patient management and education. J Am Acad Dermatol 74(6):1043–1054
Pacheco KA (2019) Allergy to surgical implants. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):72–85
Brancaccio RR, Alvarez MS (2004) Contact allergy to food. Dermatol Ther 17(4):302–313
Walter A, Seegräber M, Wollenberg A (2019) Food-related contact dermatitis, contact urticaria, and atopy patch test with food. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):19–31
Bains SN, Nash P, Fonacier L (2019) Irritant contact dermatitis. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):99–109
Novak-Bilić G, Vučić M, Japundžić I, Meštrović-Štefekov J, Stanić-Duktaj S, Lugović-Mihić L (2018) Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis - skin lesion characteristics. Acta Clin Croat 57(4):713–720
Lampel HP, Powell HB (2019) Occupational and hand dermatitis: a practical approach. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):60–71
Zhou CF, Shen T, Zhu QX (2005) Research progress of irritant contact dermatitis. Chin J Ind Hyg Occup Dis 23(6):474–476
Koh DH, Lee SG, Kim HC (2017) Incidence and characteristics of chemical burns. Burns 43(3):654–664
Long ZH, Xie WG (2018) Wet cement skin burns. Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi 34(3):190–192
Greenwood JE, Tan JL, Ming JC, Abell AD (2016) Alkalis and skin. J Burn Care Res 37(2):135–141
Verma A, Maria A, Singh A (2019) Case 1: oral burns as a presentation of accidental organophosphorus poisoning in a neonate. Neoreviews 20(1):e37–e40
Bauer A, Rönsch H, Elsner P, Dittmar D, Bennett C, Schuttelaar MLA, Lukács J, John SM, Williams HC (2018) Interventions for preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 4(4):CD004414
Hu N, Yi Q, Wang X, Wang L (2020) Irritant contact dermatitis, multiple pyogenic granulomas and vitiligo following topical application of tretinoin. Dermatol Ther 33(6):e13966
Smith SM, Zirwas MJ (2015) Nonallergic reactions to medical tapes. Dermatitis 26(1):38–43
Fölster-Holst R (2020) Differential diagnoses of diaper dermatitis. Pediatr Dermatol 35(Suppl 1):s10–s18
Schloemer JA, Zirwas MJ, Burkhart CG (2015) Airborne contact dermatitis: common causes in the USA. Int J Dermatol 54(3):271–274
Chew AL, Maibach HI (2003) Occupational issues of irritant contact dermatitis. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 76(5):339–346
Dahl MV (1988) Chronic, irritant contact dermatitis: mechanisms, variables, and differentiation from other forms of contact dermatitis. Adv Dermatol 3:261–275
von Grote EC, Palaniswarmy K, Meckfessel MH (2016) Managing occupational irritant contact dermatitis using a two-step skincare regimen designed to prevent skin damage and support skin recovery. J Drugs Dermatol 15(12):1504–1510
Zhai H, Meier-Davis SR, Cayme B, Shudo J, Maibach H (2012) Irritant contact dermatitis: effect of age. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 31(2):138–143
Berardesca E, Farage M, Maibach H (2013) Sensitive skin: an overview. Int J Cosmet Sci 35(1):2–8
Heetfeld AB, Schill T, Schröder SS, Forkel S, Mahler V, Pfützner W, Schön MP, Geier J, Buhl T (2020) Challenging a paradigm: skin sensitivity to sodium lauryl sulfate is independent of atopic diathesis. Br J Dermatol 183(1):139–145
Aramaki J, Löffler C, Kawana S, Effendy I, Happle R, Löffler H (2001) Irritant patch testing with sodium lauryl sulphate: interrelation between concentration and exposure time. Br J Dermatol 145(5):704–708
Wigger-Alberti W, Krebs A, Elsner P (2000) Experimental irritant contact dermatitis due to cumulative epicutaneous exposure to sodium lauryl sulphate and toluene: single and concurrent application. Br J Dermatol 143(3):551–556
Effendy I, Weltfriend S, Kwangsukstith C, Singh P, Maibach HI (1996) Effects of all-trans retinoic acid and sodium lauryl sulphate on the permeability of human skin in vitro. Br J Dermatol 135(3):428–432
McFadden JP, Holloway DB, Whittle EG, Basketter DA (2000) Benzalkonium chloride neutralizes the irritant effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate. Contact Dermatitis 43(5):264–266
Clarys P, Manou I, Barel AO (1997) Influence of temperature on irritation in the hand/forearm immersion test. Contact Dermatitis 36(5):240–243
Li LF (1999) Contact dermatitis. Beijing Medical University Press, Beijing
Modjtahedi SP, Maibach HI (2002) Ethnicity as a possible endogenous factor in irritant contact dermatitis: comparing the irritant response among Caucasians blacks and Asians. Contact Dermatitis 47(5):272–278
Melo MDGM, Villarinho ALCF, Leite IDC (2019) Sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients with occupational contact dermatitis seen at a work-related dermatology service, 2000–2014. An Bras Dermatol 94(2):147–156
Borok J, Matiz C, Goldenberg A, Jacob SE (2019) Contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis children-past, present, and future. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):86–98
Pesonen M, Koskela K, Aalto-Korte K (2020) Contact urticaria and protein contact dermatitis in the Finnish Register of Occupational Diseases in a period of 12 years. Contact Dermatitis 83(1):1–7
Gimenez-Arnau A, Maurer M, De La Cuadra J, Maibach H (2010) Immediate contact skin reactions, an update of contact urticaria, contact urticaria syndrome and protein contact dermatitis – “a Never Ending Story.” Eur J Dermatol 20(5):552–562
Süß H, Dölle-Bierke S, Geier J, Kreft B, Oppel E, Pföhler C, Skudlik C, Worm M, Mahler V (2019) Contact urticaria: frequency elicitors and cofactors in three cohorts (Information Network of Departments of Dermatology Network of Anaphylaxis and Department of Dermatology University Hospital Erlangen Germany). Contact Dermatitis 81(5):341–353
Wakelin SH (2001) Contact urticaria. Clin Exp Dermatol 26(2):132–136
Verhulst L, Goossens A (2016) Cosmetic components causing contact urticaria: a review and update. Contact Dermatitis 75(6):333–344
Merk HF (2017) Contact urticaria and contact urticaria syndrome. Environment and skin. Springer, Cham, pp 51–55
Hjorth N, Roed-Petersen J (1976) Occupational protein contact dermatitis in food handlers. Contact Dermatitis 2(1):28–42
Levin C, Warshaw E (2008) Protein contact dermatitis: allergens pathogenesis and management. Dermatitis 19(5):241–251
Hernández-Bel P, de la Cuadra J, García R, Alegre V (2011) Protein contact dermatitis: review of 27 cases. Actas Dermosifiliogr 102(5):336–343
Barbaud A, Poreaux C, Penven E, Waton J (2015) Occupational protein contact dermatitis. Eur J Dermatol 25(6):527–534
Veien NK, Hattel T, Justesen O, Nørholm A (1983) Causes of eczema in the food industry. Derm Beruf Umwelt 31(3):84–86
Amaro C, Goossens A (2008) Immunological occupational contact urticaria and contact dermatitis from proteins: a review. Contact Dermatitis 58(2):67–75
Zhang QL, Zhang JA, Gu H (2020) Photocontact dermatitis. Dermatology. Bulletin 37(2):175–178
Greenspoon J, Ahluwalia R, Juma N, Rosen CF (2013) Allergic and photoallergic contact dermatitis: a 10-year experience. Dermatitis 24(1):29–32
Katsarou A, Makris M, Zarafonitis G, Lagogianni E, Gregoriou S, Kalogeromitros D (2008) Photoallergic contact dermatitis: the 15-year experience of a tertiary reference center in a sunny Mediterranean city. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 21(3):725–727
Gao L, Hu Y, Ni C, Xu Y, Ma L, Yan S, Dou X (2014) Retrospective study of photopatch testing in a Chinese population during a 7-year period. Dermatitis 25(1):22–26
Bryden AM, Moseley H, Ibbotson SH, Chowdhury MM, Beck MH, Bourke J, English J, Farr P, Foulds IS, Gawkrodger DJ, George S, Orton DI, Shaw S, McFadden J, Norris P, Podmore P, Powell S, Rhodes LE, Sansom J, Wilkinson M, van Weelden H, Ferguson J (2006) Photopatch testing of 1155 patients: results of the U.K. multicentre photopatch study group. Br J Dermatol 155(4):737–747
Hinton AN, Goldminz AM (2020) Feeling the burn: phototoxicity and photoallergy. Dermatol Clin 38(1):165–175
Calka O, Akdeniz N, Metin A, Behçet L (2005) Phototoxic dermatitis due to Chenopodium album in a mother and son. Contact Dermatitis 53(1):58–60
Dobson J, Ondhia C, Skellett AM, Coelho R (2016) Image Gallery: Phototoxic rash from celery diet. Br J Dermatol 175(5):e133
Marcos LA, Kahler R (2015) Phytophotodermatitis. Int J Infect Dis 38:7–8
Gruson LM, Chang MW (2002) Berloque dermatitis mimicking child abuse. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 156(11):1091–1093
Heymann WR (2019) “Tar smarts” may have a new meaning for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. J Am Acad Dermatol 80(1):56–57
Baran R, Mascaro JM, Aguilera P (2019) Photoonycholysis: new findings. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 33(1):56–62
Deleo VA (2004) Photocontact dermatitis. Dermatol Ther 17(4):279–288
Snyder M, Turrentine JE, Cruz PD Jr (2019) Photocontact dermatitis and its clinical mimics: an overview for the allergist. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):32–40
Nielsen NH, Linneberg A, Menné T, Madsen F, Frølund L, Dirksen A, Jørgensen T (2001) Allergic contact sensitization in an adult Danish population: two cross-sectional surveys eight years apart (the Copenhagen Allergy Study). Acta Derm Venereol 81(1):31–34
Uter W (2020) Prevalence of contact sensitization in the general population and in patch tested patients. Hautarzt 71(3):166–173
Dou X (2020) Systemic contact dermatitis. Dermatology. Bulletin 37(2):189–194
Veien NK, Menné T (2011) Systemic contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis. Springer, Berlin, pp 347–360
Lidén C, Bruze M, Thyssen JP et al (2011) Metals. Contact dermatitis. Springer, Berlin, pp 643–679
Calnan CD (1956) Nickel dermatitis Br J Derm 68(7):229–236
Marcussen PV (1957) Spread of nickel dermatitis. Dermatologica 115(4):596–607
Wilson HT (1958) Streptomycin dermatitis in nurses. Br Med J 1(5804):1378–1382
Fisher AA (1966) Systemic eczematous “contact-type” dermatitis medicamentosa. Ann Allergy 24(8):406–420
Thyssen JP, Maibach HI (2008) Drug-elicited systemic allergic (contact) dermatitis–update and possible pathomechanisms. Contact Dermatitis 59(4):195–202
Wintzen M, Donker AS, van Zuuren EJ (2003) Recalcitrant atopic dermatitis due to allergy to Compositae. Contact Dermatitis 48(2):87–88
Tan SC, Tan JW (2011) Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 11(4):313–318
Veien NK (2011) Systemic contact dermatitis. Int J Dermatol 50(12):1445–1456
Gallo R, Parodi A (2002) Baboon syndrome from 5-aminosalicylic acid. Contact Dermatitis 46(2):110
Nakada T, Matsuzawa Y (2012) Allergic contact dermatitis syndrome from bufexamac for nursing infant. Dermatitis 23(4):185–186
Ahlström MG, Thyssen JP, Wennervaldt M, Menné T, Johansen JD (2019) Nickel allergy and allergic contact dermatitis: a clinical review of immunology, epidemiology, exposure, and treatment. Contact Dermatitis 81(4):227–241
Aquino M, Rosner G (2019) Systemic contact dermatitis. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):9–18
Malinauskiene L, Isaksson M, Bruze M (2013) Systemic contact dermatitis in a gold-allergic patient after treatment with an oral homeopathic drug. J Am Acad Dermatol 68(2):e58
Möller H, Larsson A, Björkner B, Bruze M, Hagstam A (1996) Flare up at contact allergy sites in a gold treated rheumatic patient. Acta Derm Venerol 76(1):55–58
Sakai T, Hatano Y, Fujiwara S (2013) Systemic contact dermatitis due to zinc successfully treated with a zinc-restricted diet: a case report. Allergol Int 62(2):265–267
Paulsen E (2017) Systemic allergic dermatitis caused by sesquiterpene lactones. Contact Dermatitis 76(1):1–10
Ramachandran V, Cline A, Summey BT, Feldman SR (2019) Systemic contact dermatitis related to alcoholic beverage consumption. Dermatol Online J 25(9):13030
Thoo CH, Freeman S (2008) Hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion of mango flesh. Australas J Dermatol 49(2):116–119
Fabbro SK, Zirwas MJ (2014) Systemic contact dermatitis to foods: nickel, BOP, and more. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 14(10):463
Uchida S, Ogai M, Saito K, Homma Y (2019) Erythema multiforme like reaction to santos rosewood (Machaerium scleroxylon) and Torreya nucifera. BMJ Case Rep 12(5):e228580
Ferreira O, Cruz MJ, Mota A, Cunha AP, Azevedo F (2012) Erythema multiforme-like lesions revealing allergic contact dermatitis to exotic woods. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 31(1):61–63
Tjiu JW, Chu CY, Sun CC (2004) 1 2-Ethanedithiol-induced erythema multiforme-like contact dermatitis. Acta Derm Venereol 84(5):393–396
Zhang XL, Lu Y (2020) Advances of noneczematous contact dermatitis. Dermatology Bulletin 37(2):223–227
Cook LJ (1982) Associated nickel and cobalt contact dermatitis presenting as erythema multiforme. Contact Dermatitis 8(4):280–281
Alamri A, Lill D, Summer B, Thomas P, Thomas B, Oppel E (2019) Artificial nail wearing: unexpected elicitor of allergic contact dermatitis, oral lichen planus and risky arthroplasty. Contact Dermatitis 81(3):210–211
Ortiz-Ruiz AJ, Ramírez-Espinosa M, López-Jornet P (2006) Oral lichen planus and sensitization to manganese in a dental prosthesis. Contact Dermatitis 54(4):214–215
Vergara G, Silvestre JF, Botella R, Albares MP, Pascual JC (2004) Oral lichen planus and sensitization to copper sulfate. Contact Dermatitis 50(6):374
Muttardi K, White IR, Banerjee P (2016) The burden of allergic contact dermatitis caused by acrylates. Contact Dermatitis 75(3):180–184
Carr C, Liu M, Goff HW (2019) Acrylate allergic contact dermatitis-induced lichen planus of the nail. Dermatitis 30(3):233–234
Quist SR, Papakonstantinou E, Ambach A, Quist J, Göppner D, Reinhold A, Vlanti V, Franke I, Gollnick HP (2017) Verrucous lichen planus following contact sensitivity to implanted gentamicin-polymethylmethacrylate bead chains. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 31(1):e35–e36
Kuroda K, Hisanaga Y (2002) The diagnosis of lichen-planus-like contact dermatitis to chlorpheniramine maleate. Dermatology 205(3):281–284
Orbaneja JG, Diez LI, Lozano JL, Salazar LC (1976) Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis: a syndrome produced by epicutaneous hypersensitivity with clinical features and a histopathologic picture similar to that of mycosis fungoides. Contact Dermatitis 2(3):139–143
Knackstedt TJ, Zug KA (2015) T cell lymphomatoid contact dermatitis: a challenging case and review of the literature. Contact Dermatitis 72(2):65–74
Smets K, Busschots A, Hauben E, Goossens A (2018) B-cell lymphomatoid contact dermatitis caused by methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone. Eur J Dermatol 28(1):91–93
Fernández-Canga P, Sánchez-Sambucety P, Valladares-Narganes LM, Varas-Meis E, Rodríguez-Prieto MA (2018) Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis induced by acrylates mimicking lymphomatoid papulosis. Dermatitis 29(3):167–168
Gatica-Ortega ME, Pastor-Nieto MA, Schoendorff-Ortega C, Mollejo-Villanueva M, Giménez-Arnau A (2018) Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis caused by limonene hydroperoxides confirmed by an exposure provocation test with the involved personal hygiene products. Contact Dermatitis 78(3):230–233
Uzunçakmak TK, Akdeniz N, Özkanlı Ş, Türkoğlu Z, Zemheri EI, Ka Radağ AS (2015) Lymphomatoid contact dermatitis associated with textile dye at an unusual location. Indian Dermatol Online J 6(Suppl 1):S24–S26
Mann RJ, Peachey RD (1983) Sarcoidal tissue reaction–another complication of ear piercing. Clin Exp Dermatol 8(2):199–200
Goossens A, De Swerdt A, De Coninck K, Snauwaert JE, Dedeurwaerder M, De Bonte M (2006) Allergic contact granuloma due to palladium following ear piercing. Contact Dermatitis 55(6):338–341
Thijs L, Deraedt K, Goossens A (2008) Granuloma possibly induced by palladium after ear piercing. Dermatitis 19(5):E26–E29
Saylam Kurtipek G, Ulutas Demirbas G, Demirbas A, Tuncez Akyurek F (2020) A rare complication of diaper rash: granuloma gluteale infantum. Dermatol Ther 33(6):e14019
Ramos Pinheiro R, Matos-Pires E, Baptista J, Lencastre A (2018) Granuloma glutaeale infantum: a re-emerging complication of diaper dermatitis. Pediatrics 141(2):e20162064
Lachapelle JM (2014) Environmental airborne contact dermatoses. Rev Environ Health 29(3):221–231
Kimyon RS, Warshaw EM (2019) Airborne allergic contact dermatitis: management and responsible allergens on the American Contact Dermatitis Society Core Series. Dermatitis 30(2):106–115
Chen FR, Huang X (2020) Contact stomatitis and cheilitis. Dermatology. Bulletin 37(2):208–212
Garbacz K, Kwapisz E, Wierzbowska M (2019) Denture stomatitis associated with small-colony variants of Staphylococcus aureus: a case report. BMC Oral Health 19(1):219
Müller S (2019) Frictional keratosis, contact keratosis and smokeless tobacco keratosis: features of reactive white lesions of the oral mucosa. Head Neck Pathol 13(1):16–24
Ralho A, Coelho A, Ribeiro M, Paula A, Amaro I, Sousa J, Marto C, Ferreira M, Carrilho E (2019) Effects of electronic cigarettes on oral cavity: a systematic review. J Evid Based Dent Pract 19(4):101318
Olms C, Yahiaoui-Doktor M, Remmerbach TW (2019) Contact allergies to dental materials. Swiss Dent J 129(7–8):571–579
de Groot A, Tupker R, Hissink D, Woutersen M (2017) Allergic contact cheilitis caused by olaflur in toothpaste. Contact Dermatitis 76(1):61–62
Horst N, Leysen J, Mellaerts T, Lambert J, Aerts O (2017) Allergic contact cheilitis from anethole-containing toothpastes: a practical solution. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 31(8):e374–e375
Cifuentes M, Davari P, Rogers RS 3rd (2017) Contact stomatitis. Clin Dermatol 35(5):435–440
Baccouche D, Mokni M, Ben Abdelaziz A, Ben Osman-Dhahri A (2007) Dermatological problems of musicians: a prospective study in musical students. Ann Dermatol Venereol 134(5 Pt 1):445–449
Muluk NB, Cingi C (2018) Oral allergy syndrome. Am J Rhinol Allergy 32(1):27–30
Kohn JB (2017) What is oral allergy syndrome? J Acad Nutr Diet 117(6):988
Samimi M (2016) Cheilitis: diagnosis and treatment. Presse Med 45(2):240–250
Mose M, Sommerlund M, Koppelhus U (2013) Severe acute irritant contact dermatitis presenting as exfoliative erythroderma. Contact Dermatitis 69(2):119–121
Zhang XH, Xiao XB, Lai Y, Li L, Huang L (2012) Clinical analysis on a case of exfoliative dermatitis caused by acute mercury poisoning. Chin Occup Med 39(6):488–489
Encarnación LA, Celis-Versoza M (2006) Contact allergy presenting as erythroderma. Dermatitis 17(1):45–47
Agarwal KK, Nath AK, Jaisankar TJ, D’Souza M (2008) Parthenium dermatitis presenting as erythroderma. Contact Dermatitis 59(3):182–183
Lakshmi C, Srinivas CR (2009) Allergic contact dermatitis following aromatherapy with valiya narayana thailam–an ayurvedic oil presenting as exfoliative dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 61(5):297–298
Kersh AE, Helms S (2018) de la Feld S (2018) Glove-related allergic contact dermatitis. Dermatitis 29(1):13–21
Zhang LX, Yang B (2020) A review of clinical diagnosis and treatment of hand contact dermatitis. Dermatology Bulletin 37(2):195–202
Malik M, English J (2015) Irritant hand dermatitis in health care workers. Occup Med (Lond) 65(6):474–476
Romita P, Foti C, Masciopinto L, Nettis E, Di Leo E, Calogiuri G, Bonamonte D, Angelini G, Dipalma G, Ballini A, Inchingolo F (2017) Allergic contact dermatitis to acrylates. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents 31(2):529–534
Kasemsarn P, Iamphonrat T, Boonchai W (2016) Risk factors and common contact allergens in facial allergic contact dermatitis patients. Int J Dermatol 55(4):417–424
Valdivieso R, Heras-Mendaza F, Conde-Salazar L (2013) Facial contact dermatitis and the irritant potential of mobile phone screens. Pediatr Dermatol 30(6):e177–e179
Nahhas AF, Oberlin DM, Braunberger TL, Lim HW (2018) Recent developments in the diagnosis and management of photosensitive disorders. Am J Clin Dermatol 19(5):707–731
Stoopler ET, Brod BA, Sollecito TP (2018) Allergic contact stomatitis associated with sweet vermouth. Dermatitis 29(2):89–91
Tamagawa-Mineoka R, Katoh N, Kishimoto S (2007) Allergic contact cheilitis due to geraniol in food. Contact Dermatitis 56(4):242–243
Kerre S, Goossens A (2018) Allergic contact cheilitis caused by lauryl PCA. Contact Dermatitis 79(5):318–319
Zhou LL, Pratt M (2018) Allergic contact cheilitis from a variety of lip balm ingredients. J Cutan Med Surg 22(3):333–335
Khammissa RAG, Ballyram R, Jadwat Y, Fourie J, Lemmer J, Feller L (2018) Vitamin D deficiency as it relates to oral immunity and chronic periodontitis. Int J Dent 2018:7315797
Oza N, Doshi JJ (2017) Angular cheilitis: a clinical and microbial study. Indian J Dent Res 28(6):661–665
Freitas J, Bliven P, Case R (2019) Combined zinc and vitamin B6 deficiency in a patient with diffuse red rash and angular cheilitis 6 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. BMJ Case Rep 12(8):e23060
Feller L, Fourie J, Bouckaert M, Khammissa RAG, Ballyram R, Lemmer J (2017) Burning mouth syndrome: aetiopathogenesis and principles of management. Pain Res Manag 2017:1926269
Klasser GD, Grushka M, Su N (2016) Burning mouth syndrome. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 28(3):381–396
Uyesugi BA, Sheehan MP (2019) Patch testing pearls. Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 56(1):110–118
Johansen JD, Aalto-Korte K, Agner T, Andersen KE, Bircher A, Bruze M, Cannavó A, Giménez-Arnau A, Gonçalo M, Goossens A, John SM, Lidén C, Lindberg M, Mahler V, Matura M, Rustemeyer T, Serup J, Spiewak R, Thyssen JP, Vigan M, White IR, Wilkinson M, Uter W (2015) European Society of Contact Dermatitis guideline for diagnostic patch testing – recommendations on best practice. Contact Dermatitis 73:195–221
Zhou CX, Li L (2010) Application of patch test in dermatology. J Clin Dermatol 39(11):734–735
Magembe AJ, Davis MP, Richardson D (2007) The angry back associated with patch testing: are there any predictors? Dermatitis 18(2):115–116
Mitchell JC (1975) The angry back syndrome. Eczema creates eczema Contact Dermat 1:193–194
Durate I, Lazzarini R (2006) Excited skin syndrome associated with patch-test application technique. Dermatitis 17(3):161–162
de Jongh CM, Jakasa I, Verberk MM, Kezic S (2006) Variation in barrier impairment and inflammation of human skin as determined by sodium lauryl sulphate penetration rate. Br J Dermatol 154(4):651–657
Geier J, Uter W, Pirker C, Frosch PJ (2013) Patch testing with the irritant sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is useful in interpreting weak reactions to contact allergens as allergic or irritant. Contact Dermatitis 48(2):99–107
Loffler H, Happle R (2003) Influence of climatic conditions on the irritant patch test with sodium lauryl sulphate. Acta Derm Venereol 83(5):338–341
Bishnoi A, Vinay K, Arshdeep PD, Handa S, Saikia UN, Sendhil Kumaran M (2019) Contact sensitization to hair colours in acquired dermal macular hyperpigmentation: results from a patch and photo-patch test study of 108 patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 33(7):1349–1357
Han JH, Lee HJ, Bang CH, Lee JH, Park YM, Lee JY (2018) P-Phenylenediamine hair dye allergy and its clinical characteristics. Ann Dermatol 30(3):316–321
Committee on Allergic Diseases, China Dermatologist Association, (2020) Expert consensus on clinical application of patch test (2020 revised version). Chin J Dermatol 53(4):239–243
De D, Khullar G, Handa S (2015) Performance of a commercially available plant allergen series in the assessment of suspected occupational contact dermatitis to plants in north Indian patients. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 81(4):376–379
Oranje AP, Bruynzeel DP, Stenveld HJ, Dieges PH (1994) Immediate- and delayed-type contact hypersensitivity in children older than 5 years with atopic dermatitis: a pilot study comparing different tests. Pediatr Dermatol 11(3):209–215
Justiz Vaillant AA, Vashisht R, Zito PM (2020) Immediate hypersensitivity reactions. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing
Ruëff F, Bergmann KC, Brockow K, Fuchs T, Grübl A, Jung K, Klimek L, Müsken H, Pfaar O, Przybilla B, Sitter H, Wehrmann W, German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology (2011) Skin tests for diagnostics of allergic immediate-type reactions. Guideline of the German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology. Pneumologie 65(8):484–495
Horsmanheimo L, Harvima IT, Harvima RJ, Ylönen J, Naukkarinen A, Horsmanheimo M (1996) Histamine release in skin monitored with the microdialysis technique does not correlate with the weal size induced by cow allergen. Br J Dermatol 134(1):94–100
Bergmann KC (2014) Milestones in the 20th century. Chem Immunol Allergy 100:27–45
Shtessel M, Tversky J (2018) Reliability of allergy skin testing. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 120(1):80–83
Fonacier L, Noor I (2018) Contact dermatitis and patch testing for the allergist. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 120(6):592–598
Bruynzeel DP, Ferguson J, Andersen K, Gonçalo M, English J, Goossens A, Holzle E, Ibbotson SH, Lecha M, Lehmann P, Leonard F, Moseley H, Pigatto P, Tanew A, Taskforce E, for Photopatch Testing, (2004) Photopatch testing: a consensus methodology for Europe. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 18(6):679–682
Xu JX, Y WL, (2012) Advancement in the photoallergen of photoallergic contact dermatitis. China Medical Abstracts of Dermatology 29(4):206–208
Schwarze HP, Albes B, Marguery MC, Loche F, Bazex J (1998) Evaluation of drug-induced photosensitivity by UVB photopatch testing. Contact Dermatitis 39(4):200
Liu S, Mizu H, Yamauchi H (2010) Photoinflammatory responses to UV-irradiated ketoprofen mediated by the induction of ROS generation, enhancement of cyclooxygenase-2 expression, and regulation of multiple signaling pathways. Free Radic Biol Med 48(6):772–780
Leonard F, Adamski H, Bonnevalle A, Bottlaender A, Bourrain JL, Goujon-Henry C, Leroy D, Manciet JR, Marguery MC, Peyron JL, Plantin P, Roger H, Schmutz JL, Terrier G, Vigan M, Bernard P (2005) The prospective multicenter study on standard photopatch tests by the French Society of Photodermatology from 1991–2001. Ann Dermatol Venereol 132(4):313–320
Song ZQ, Hao F (2006) Recognition of the determination of allergen. J Clin Dermatol 35(5):333–335
Høst A, Andrae S, Charkin S, Diaz-Vázquez C, Dreborg S, Eigenmann PA, Friedrichs F, Grinsted P, Lack G, Meylan G, Miglioranzi P, Muraro A, Nieto A, Niggemann B, Pascual C, Pouech MG, Rancé F, Rietschel E, Wickman M (2003) Allergy testing in children: why, who, when and how? Allergy 58(7):559–569
Larsen LF, Juel-Berg N, Hansen KS, Clare Mills EN, van Ree R, Poulsen LK, Jensen BM (2018) A comparative study on basophil activation test, histamine release assay, and passive sensitization histamine release assay in the diagnosis of peanut allergy. Allergy 73(1):137–144
Veien NK, Borchorst E, Hattel T, Laurberg G (1994) Stomatitis or systemically-induced contact dermatitis from metal wire in orthodontic materials. Contact Dermatitis 30(4):210–213
Wu Y, Chen LL, Shi X (2020) Treatment and prevention of contact dermatitis. Dermatology Bulletin 37(2):247–255
Skudlik C, Weisshaar E, Scheidt R, Wulfhorst B, Diepgen TL, Elsner P, Schönfeld M, John SM (2009) Multicenter study “Medical-Occupational Rehabilitation Procedure Skin–optimizing and quality assurance of inpatient-management (ROQ).” J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 7(2):122–126
Brent J (2013) Water-based solutions are the best decontaminating fluids for dermal corrosive exposures: a mini review. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 51(8):731–736
Kao JS, Fluhr JW, Man MQ, Fowler AJ, Hachem JP, Crumrine D, Ahn SK, Brown BE, Elias PM, Feingold KR (2003) Short-term glucocorticoid treatment compromises both permeability barrier homeostasis and stratum corneum integrity: inhibition of epidermal lipid synthesis accounts for functional abnormalities. J Invest Dermatol 120(3):456–464
Mark G, Warren R et al (2018) Irritant contact dermatitis and photoallergy. Treatment of skin disease: comprehensive therapeutic strategies, 5th edn. Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp 1288–1297
Mauro T, Holleran WM, Grayson S, Gao WN, Man MQ, Kriehuber E, Behne M, Feingold KR, Elias PM (1998) Barrier recovery is impeded at neutral pH, independent of ionic effects: implications for extracellular lipid processing. Arch Dermatol Res 290(4):215–222
Kim E, Kim S, Nam GW, LeeH MS, Chang I (2009) The alkaline pH-adapted skin barrier is disrupted severely by SLS-induced irritation. Int J Cosmet Sci 31(4):263–269
Schliemann S, Kelterer D, Bauer A, John SM, Skudlik C, Schindera I, Wehrmann W, Elsner P (2008) Tacrolimus ointment in the treatment of occupationally induced chronic hand dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 58(5):299–306
Boffa MJ, Wilkinson SM, Beck MH (1995) Screening for corticosteroid contact hypersensitivity. Contact Dermatitis 33(3):149–151
Ruzicka T, Larsen FG, Galewicz D, Horváth A, Coenraads PJ, Thestrup-Pedersen K, Ortonne JP, Zouboulis CC, Harsch M, Brown TC, Zultak M (2004) Oral alitretinoin (9-cis-retinoic acid) therapy for chronic hand dermatitis in patients refractory to standard therapy: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. Arch Dermatol 140(12):1453–1459
Granlund H, Erkko P, Eriksson E, Reitamo S (1996) Comparison of cyclosporine and topical betamethasone-17,21-dipropionate in the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema. Acta Derm Venereol 76(5):371–376
Marcil I, Stern RS (2001) Squamous-cell cancer of the skin in patients given PUVA and ciclosporin: nested cohort crossover study. Lancet 358(9287):1042–1045
Murphy GM, Maurice PD, Norris PG, Morris RW, Hawk JL (1989) Azathioprine treatment in chronic actinic dermatitis: a double-blind controlled trial with monitoring of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Br J Dermatol 121(5):639–646
Shaffrali FC, Colver GB, Messenger AG, Gawkrodger DJ (2003) Experience with low-dose methotrexate for the treatment of eczema in the elderly. J Am Acad Dermatol 48(3):417–419
Mark G, Warren R et al (2018) Allergic contact dermatitis and photoallergy. Treatment of skin disease: comprehensive therapeutic strategies, 5th edn. Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp 163–172
Rietschel RL, Fowler JF et al (2007) Systemic contact-type dermatitis. Fisher’s contact dermatitis, 6th edn. BC Decker Inc, Ontario, pp 110–124
Kieć-Swierczyńska M, Krecisz B, Fabicka B (2000) Systemic contact dermatitis from implanted disulfiram. Contact Dermatitis 43(4):246–247
Raison-Peyron N, Meynadier JM, Meynadier J (2000) Sorbic acid: an unusual cause of systemic contact dermatitis in an infant. Contact Dermatitis 43(4):247–248
Ramsing DW, Agner T (1996) Effect of glove occlusion on human skin (I) short-term experimental exposure. Contact Dermatitis 34(1):1–5
Mygind K, Sell L, Flyvholm MA, Jepsen KF (2006) High-fat petrolatum-based moisturizers and prevention of work-related skin problems in wet-work occupations. Contact Dermatitis 54(1):35–41
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Ethics declarations
Ethical Approval and Informed Consent
This article does not contain any studies with human or animal subjects performed by any of the authors.
Conflict of Interest
The authors declare no competing interests.
Additional information
Publisher's Note
Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Li, Y., Li, L. Contact Dermatitis: Classifications and Management. Clinic Rev Allerg Immunol 61, 245–281 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12016-021-08875-0
Accepted:
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12016-021-08875-0