Contact dermatitis: An important consideration in leg ulcers
| Autor: | Alina Goldenberg, Robert S. Kirsner, Sharon E. Jacob, Amanda J. Shelley, Afsaneh Alavi |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Leg ulcers Population Maceration (bone) Dermatology Review Patch test Irritant 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Allergic medicine In patient education Chronic wounds education.field_of_study integumentary system Potential risk business.industry Contact dermatitis medicine.disease Impaired wound healing 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis business |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Women's Dermatology |
| ISSN: | 2352-6475 |
| Popis: | The prevalence of chronic wounds is increasing with the aging population, with 1% to 2% of the worldwide population experiencing leg ulcers and positive patch tests reported in up to 75% of this population. With the introduction of modern dressings and compression therapies, clinicians should be cognizant of the potential risk of contact dermatitis in patients with leg ulcers. Contact dermatitis (both allergic and irritant) to wound products may present as maceration, pain, and overall impaired wound healing. Herein, we review the literature on contact dermatitis to wound-care products. |
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