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Table of Contents:

Preface to the Fifth Edition
Ch. 1 The Pathogenesis of Allergic Contact Hypersensitivity 1
Ch. 2 Practical Aspects of Patch Testing 9
Ch. 3 Predictive Testing for Human Contact Dermatitis 27
Ch. 4 Histology of Contact Dermatitis 31
Ch. 5 The Role of Age, Sex, and Color of Skin in Contact Dermatitis 33
Ch. 6 Regional Contact Dermatitis 51
Ch. 7 Noneczematous Contact Dermatitis 71
Ch. 8 Systemic Contact-Type Dermatitis 89
Ch. 9 Contact Dermatitis in Atopic Persons 101
Ch. 10 Reactions to Selected Medications and Medical Care 109
Ch. 11 Medications from Plants 137
Ch. 12 Antiseptics and Disinfectants 149
Ch. 13 Reactions to Topical Antimicrobials 167
Ch. 14 Antihistamine Dermatitis 185
Ch. 15 Local Anesthetics and Topical Analgesics 193
Ch. 16 Reactions to Topical Corticosteroids 203
Ch. 17 Allergy to Preservatives and Vehicles in Cosmetics and Toiletries 211
Ch. 18 Hand Dermatitis Due to Contactants: Special Considerations 261
Ch. 19 Textile and Shoe Dermatitis 279
Ch. 20 Dermatitis from Medical Devices, Implants, and Equipment 321
Ch. 21 Fragrance Allergy 343
Ch. 22 Allergic Sensitization to Plants 351
Ch. 23 Photocontact Dermatitis 397
Ch. 24 Paresthesia Due to Contactants 413
Ch. 25 Occupational Dermatitis 419
Ch. 26 Contact Dermatitis in Health Personnel 451
Ch. 27 Dermatitis Due to Cutting Oils, Solvents, Petrolatum, and Coal-Tar Products 467
Ch. 28 Dermatitis Due to Gases and Propellants 481
Ch. 29 Plastic (Synthetic Resin) Dermatitis 489
Ch. 30 Contact Dermatitis from Food Additives and Dyes 519
Ch. 31 Allergy to Rubber 533
Ch. 32 Allergy to Gums, Rosin, and Natural Resins 561
Ch. 33 Contact Leukoderma (Vitiligo) Hyperpigmentation and Discolorations from Contactants 571
Ch. 34 Contact Urticaria 581
Ch. 35 Contact Dermatitis and Other Reactions to Metals 605
Ch. 36 Contact Stomatitis and Cheilitis 663
Ch. 37 Aquatic Dermatoses 687
Ch. 38 Treatment of Contact Dermatitis 715
Ch. 39 Specific Instructions for Patients with Common Contact Allergens 723
Appendix 735
Subject Index 819