Thestrup-Pedersen K, Larsen CG, Rønnevig J. The immunology of contact dermatitis. A review with special reference to the pathophysiology of eczema.
Contact Dermatitis 1989;
20:81-92. [PMID:
2650994 DOI:
10.1111/j.1600-0536.1989.tb03113.x]
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Abstract
This review summarizes current knowledge of the pathophysiological events which lie behind the development of contact dermatitis. The clinical distinction between allergic and irritant eczema is discussed. New observations are evaluated on our understanding of how allergic and irritant eczema may in many respects be similar, evolving through common physiological pathways of immune inflammation.
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