Search for dissertations about: "immunological skin tests"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words immunological skin tests.

  2. 1. Mechanistic Toxicology : Molecular interactions and underlying mechanisms of dendritic cell activation in skin sensitization

    Author : Tim Lindberg; Institutionen för immunteknologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Skin Sensitization; Toxicology; Mechanisms; Dendritic Cells;

    Abstract : Allergic skin diseases caused by low molecular weight chemical compounds are a major health concern among the general population, especially in certain occupational groups. To limit exposure to such compounds, it is important that thorough risk assessments are performed before products reach the consumer market. READ MORE

  4. 2. Skin sensitivity testing : a biophysical approach

    Author : Miruna Nyren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The skin is regarded as the largest organ of the body, although it is only a few millimetres thick; it is also the interface between the environment and the body's vital structures. Its large surface area is constantly exposed to physical factors, allergens, irritants and infectious agents. READ MORE

  5. 3. Langerhans cell histiocytosis : a clinical and immunological study

    Author : Cecilia Bernstrand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Langerhans cell histiocytosis LCH ; survival; follow-up; sequelae; lungs; CNS; monitoring; smoking; HLA;

    Abstract : Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), previously known as histiocytosis X, eosinophilic granuloma, Hand-Schüller-Christian or Letterer-Siwe disease, is a rare disease with a reported incidence in childhood of 5.4 cases per million children per year. The disease can present at any age but young children are most often affected. READ MORE

  6. 4. Immunological mechanisms in atopic dermatitis : clinical and experimental studies

    Author : Maria Tengvall Linder; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : atopic dermatitis; Cyclosporin A; cytokines; eosinophils; lgE; lgE receptors; Pityrosporum orbiculare; patch test; skin biopsy specimens; T cells;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to investigate immunological mechanisms in atopic dermatitis. Serum IgE levels are elevated in 80% of atopic dermatitis patients and CD4+ T cells and environmental allergens are known to be of importance in the pathogenesis of the disease. READ MORE

  7. 5. Allergy diagnosis in children IgE-sensitized to peanut : clinical and immunological evaluation

    Author : Susanne Glaumann; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Peanut allergy is often life-long and affects quality of life since accidental ingestion may lead to severe or even fatal reactions. Sensitization to peanut can be due to genuine peanut allergy or to cross-sensitization due to birch pollen. READ MORE