Latex Intolerance: Basic Science, Epidemiology, and Clinical Management / Edition 1

by Mahbub M. U. Chowdhury

Overview

This comprehensive, definitive, and long overdue reference deals specifically with all the manifestations of latex intolerance including irritation, allergic contact dermatitis, and contact urticaria. Each chapter presents the latest research in skin irritation, contact dermatitis, and contact urticaria. The well-illustrated textbook also covers in-depth basic science and clinically relevant practical issues such as the management of latex intolerance and hand dermatitis. Experts with a special interest in this area from the UK, Europe, and the US provide a balanced international perspective to this first major book dedicated to latex intolerance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849316708
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/29/2004
Series:	Dermatology: Clinical and Basic Science Series , #24
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mahbub M. U. Chowdhury, Howard I. Maibach

Table of Contents

This comprehensive, definitive, and long overdue reference deals specifically with all the manifestations of latex intolerance including irritation, allergic contact dermatitis, and contact urticaria. Exploring the latest research in skin irritation, this well-illustrated textbook also covers, in-depth, basic science and clinically relevant practical issues such as the management of latex intolerance and hand dermatitis. Separate sections cover irritation, allergy, and contact urticaria. Experts with a special interest in this area from the U.K., Europe, and the US provide a balanced international perspective to this first major book dedicated to latex intolerance.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Patricia Wong, MD (Private Practice)
Description: All aspects of latex contact dermatitis are covered in this extremely technical book. The authors have covered virtually every piece of data on latex allergy and have dedicated numerous chapters to immunology of the problem, patch testing, and treatment. The chemical compounds in natural and synthetic rubber as well as oxidants and substances that can degrade the gloves are presented. Occupational physicians will want to consult this book.
Purpose: The purpose of the book is to aid in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of latex allergy.
Audience: The audience is occupational physicians and dermatologists whose practice is composed of patients with contact dermatitis in the workplace.
Features: The strength of the book is the exhaustive coverage of the material. The manufacturing process of rubber is discussed in great detail. Chemical methods employed to quantitate rubber proteins are probably going to be best understood by a chemist.
Assessment: If you deal with a great deal of patients with contact dermatitis you will want to refer to this book. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requirements on the standards for manufacturing medical gloves are also discussed.

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