| SYMPOSIUM IN DERMATOLOGY |
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| Year : 2011 | Volume
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| Issue : 6 | Page : 711-714 |
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Airborne-contact dermatitis of non-plant origin: An overview
Sanjay Ghosh
Department of Dermatology, MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, India
Correspondence Address:
Sanjay Ghosh
27/ 2 C, Bakultala Lane, Kolkata - 700 042
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.91834
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Airborne-contact dermatitis (ABCD) represents a unique type of contact dermatitis originating from dust, sprays, pollens or volatile chemicals by airborne fumes or particles without directly touching the allergen. ABCD in Indian patients has been attributed exclusively by pollens of the plants like Parthenium hysterophorus, etc., but in recent years the above scenario has been changing rapidly in urban and semiurban perspective especially in developing countries. ABCD has been reported worldwide due to various type of nonplant allergens and their clinical feature are sometimes distinctive. Preventive aspect has been attempted by introduction of different chemicals of less allergic potential. |
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