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The immunology of Contact dermatitis
Author(s) -
ThestrupPedersen Kristian,
Larsen Christian Grønhøj,
Rønnevig Jørgen
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0536.1989.tb03113.x
Subject(s) - irritant contact dermatitis , allergic contact dermatitis , medicine , immunology , contact dermatitis , dermatology , allergy , immune system , immunopathology
This review summarizes current knowledge of the pathophysiological events which lie behind the development of contact dermatitis. The clinical distinction between allergic and irritant eczema is discussed. New observations are evaluated on our understanding of how allergic and irritant eczema may in many respects be similar, evolving through common physiological pathways of immune inflammation.