Search for dissertations about: "hand eczema"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words hand eczema.

2. 6. Clinical and experimental studies in nickel allergy

   Author : Monica Hindsén; Dermatologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; nickel absorption; Nickel; allergic contact dermatitis; patch test reactivity; flare-up reactions; oral nickel provocation; previous contact dermatitis; hand eczema; atopy; Dermatology; venereology; Dermatologi; venereologi;

   Abstract : Kliniska och experimentella studier av nickelallergi Nickelallergi är vanligt, särskilt hos kvinnor. Nickelallergi leder ofta till periodiskt eller kroniskt eksem, främst på händerna. Dessa eksem kan vara svårläkta och leda till långa sjukskrivningsperioder. READ MORE

4. 7. Living with eczema : a multidisciplinary approach

   Author : Cecilia Moberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Body; dys-appearance; eczema; EQ-5D; gender; HRQoL; illness experience; interviews; narratives; population-based study; public health; questionnaire; recall bias;

   Abstract : Background: Eczema is one of the most common diseases in the population, affecting individuals of all ages. The impact on physical and psychosocial wellbeing is important. This thesis describes some aspects of this complex of problems. The overall aim was to investigate the experience of living with eczema. READ MORE

5. 8. Exposure to skin irritants : validation of questions and epidemiological aspects

   Author : Ingegärd Anveden; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Correlation; epidemiology; gender; gloves; hand disinfection; high-risk occupation; observation; self-report; skin irritant; survey; validation; water; wet work;

   Abstract : Hand eczema is common, and is the most frequent occupational skin disease. Exposure to skin irritants contributes to hand eczema. Common skin irritants are water, detergents, chemicals and foodstuffs. READ MORE

6. 9. Contact Allergy to Asteraceae Plants with Focus on German Chamomile

   Author : Kerstin Lundh; Yrkes- och miljödermatologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Asteraceae; German chamomile; chemical analysis; contact allergy; Compositae; Matricaria chamomilla; herbal tea; photosensitizers; sesquiterpene lactone mix; systemic allergic contact dermatitis; thin-layer chromatogram; vesicular hand eczema;

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7. 10. Contact allergy in Swedish adolescents : results from the BAMSE cohort study

   Author : Maria Lagrelius; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: Contact allergy affects about 20-25% of adults in the general population, but it is not completely clear how common it is among children and adolescents. Contact allergy is caused by skin contact to sensitizing substances. READ MORE