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Review
. 2001 Apr;44(4):201-6.
doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0536.2001.044004201.x.

Skin occlusion and irritant and allergic contact dermatitis: an overview

H Zhai  1 , H I Maibach
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Skin occlusion and irritant and allergic contact dermatitis: an overview

H Zhai et al. Contact Dermatitis. 2001 Apr.

Abstract

Occlusion, widely used to enhance percutaneous absorption of drugs, also increases penetration of other chemicals and antigens, and hence may exacerbate irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. This overview summarizes the adverse effects of occlusion.

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