Methods Cross-sectional study of the patients of our Food Allergy Unit with FDEIA symptoms. Patient data regarding demography, personal history of atopy and suspected food were collected. Skin prick tests (SPT) with commercial extracts and skin prick-to-prick tests (SPPT) were performed. Specific IgE (sIgE) (ImmunoCAP Thermofisher) for the suspected food and potentially involved molecular aller...

We describe 5 cases of immediate-type reactions to systemic corticosteroids observed during the last 2 decades in boys aged 2, 4, 8, 9, and 10 years. Symptoms ranged from generalized urticaria and angioedema to anaphylactic shock immediately after administration. Oral betamethasone was implicated in 2 cases, oral prednisolone in 2 cases, and intravenous prednisolone in 1 case. The parents of pa...

National and international regulations require that chemicals must be properly classified, labeled, packaged, and transported based on their ability to damage or destroy tissue, e.g., skin. Traditionally, skin corrosion assessments were based on tests involving topical application of test substances to the skin of rabbits. In the present work, an in vitro skin corrosion test based on the use of...

The imported Harmonia axyridis ladybug infests homes in northern West Virginia from fall through spring, causing allergic disease. Retrospective single-practice chart reviews were performed: (1) all skin prick tests (1400 included ladybug) in a community allergy practice over 4 years and (2) clinical analysis of 400 randomly chosen patients. The usual adult aeroallergen skin test panel included...

BACKGROUND Alpha-hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid (GA) and lactic acid (LA), are used in cosmetic patches. The important fact in cosmetic patches is its suitable adhesion and peel properties. AIM The objective of this study was to prepare LA- and GA-containing cosmetic patches and evaluate in-vitro/in-vivo correlation of adhesion properties. METHODS Pressure-sensitive adhesives with diff...