Cosmetics, fragrances, and botanicals are important causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Identifying and avoiding the causative allergens can pose a challenge to both the patient and the dermatologist. The site of involvement can give the investigator clues to the cause of the eruption in many cases. Fragrances and preservatives are the two most clinically relevant allergens in cosmetics. Bot...

This study was focused on extension professionals' perception of the necessary attributes for extension agents to accomplish environmentally sound agriculture in new professionalism context. A sample of 87 respondents was selected through simple random sampling technique. A survey study was applied as a methodology of research work. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that addr...

Three patients, women aged 69, 25 and 30 years, with refractory keratitis were found to have a rare infection with Acanthamoeba. All wore soft contact lenses. The frequency of Acanthamoeba keratitis increased in recent years. At present, an efficacious antiprotozoal therapy is available, for instance in the form of polyhexamethylene biguanide and propamidine. In cases of refractory keratitis, t...

In this paper, an extension of a formalized model of affective decision making is presented, based on the informally described I-PEFiC model. This extension manages that the actions agents undertake have an effect on other agents. The agents change their perceptions and beliefs about other agents if actions are taken. Further, the anger level of the agents is simulated. Simulation experiments s...

The success of any agricultural innovation depends on its adoption by farmers. The study evaluates the determinants of adoption of vitamin A bio-fortified cassava variety among farmers by investigating the level of adoption and determinants of adoption among farmers. Three stages of random sampling procedure were used to select 240 cassava farmers. The data obtained were analyzed with descripti...

A 29-year-old woman developed a severe eczematous reaction to her SPF25 moisturizer during the summer. She had used the product for a number of days prior to developing the reaction on her cheeks and upper neck on the day after application. The reaction resolved after 7 days. She had no personal or family history of atopy, and she was otherwise fit and well and on no medication. She had no hist...

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) may account for at least 20% of all childhood dermatitis. Clinically, its morphology is identical to other forms of dermatitis in acute, subacute and chronic forms. A persistent or unusual and localized pattern is often the key to diagnosis. Treatment has centered around the use of corticosteroids, with the adjunct of antihistamines, wet dressings, and emollien...