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nitroglycerin and Contact Dermatitis

nitroglycerin has been researched along with Contact Dermatitis in 19 studies

Nitroglycerin: A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives.
nitroglycerol : A nitrate ester that is glycerol in which nitro group(s) replace the hydrogen(s) attached to one or more of the hydroxy groups.
nitroglycerin : A nitroglycerol that is glycerol in which the hydrogen atoms of all three hydroxy groups are replaced by nitro groups. It acts as a prodrug, releasing nitric oxide to open blood vessels and so alleviate heart pain.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Irritant contact dermatitis caused by occupational contact with nitroglycerin has been known since the end of the last century."7.68Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by nitroglycerin. ( Estlander, T; Helander, I; Jolanki, R; Kanerva, L; Laine, R; Tarvainen, K, 1991)
"We describe two cases with a rare adverse effect of severe allergic contact dermatitis secondary to usage of a disc containing nitroglycerin."7.67Severe allergic contact dermatitis secondary to nitroglycerin in a transdermal therapeutic system. ( Abraham, D; Topaz, O, 1987)
"As shown by the two cases described, contact dermatitis due to nitroglycerin patches can be severe."7.67Severe contact dermatitis due to nitroglycerin patches. ( Fischer, RG; Tyler, M, 1985)
"Irritant contact dermatitis caused by occupational contact with nitroglycerin has been known since the end of the last century."3.68Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by nitroglycerin. ( Estlander, T; Helander, I; Jolanki, R; Kanerva, L; Laine, R; Tarvainen, K, 1991)
"Transdermal nitroglycerin is commonly used and may induce contact dermatitis."3.68Skin acceptance of transcutaneous nitroglycerin patches: a prospective study of 33 patients. ( Biette, S; Constans, T; Machet, L; Monpère, C; Vaillant, L, 1990)
"We describe two cases with a rare adverse effect of severe allergic contact dermatitis secondary to usage of a disc containing nitroglycerin."3.67Severe allergic contact dermatitis secondary to nitroglycerin in a transdermal therapeutic system. ( Abraham, D; Topaz, O, 1987)
"As shown by the two cases described, contact dermatitis due to nitroglycerin patches can be severe."3.67Severe contact dermatitis due to nitroglycerin patches. ( Fischer, RG; Tyler, M, 1985)

Research

Studies (19)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199013 (68.42)18.7374
1990's5 (26.32)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (5.26)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jenerowicz, D1
Polańska, A1
Olek-Hrab, K1
Silny, W1
NEHAUL, BB1
Rosenfeld, AS1
White, WB1
Letendre, PW1
Barr, C1
Wilkens, K1
Kounis, NG1
Zavras, GM1
Papadaki, PJ1
Soufras, GD1
Poulos, EA1
Goudevenos, J1
Alangoussis, A1
Antonakopoulos, K1
Frangides, C1
Peristeropoulou, SA1
Koutsojannis, C1
Hendricks, AA1
Dec, GW1
Zugerman, C1
Zheutlin, T1
Giacobetti, R1
Sausker, WF1
Frederick, FD1
Torres, V1
Lopes, JC1
Leite, L1
Kanerva, L1
Laine, R1
Jolanki, R1
Tarvainen, K1
Estlander, T1
Helander, I1
Hogan, DJ1
Maibach, HI1
Vaillant, L1
Biette, S1
Machet, L1
Constans, T1
Monpère, C1
Holdiness, MR1
Carmichael, AJ1
Foulds, IS1
Di Landro, A1
Valsecchi, R1
Cainelli, T1
Gupta, AK1
Gorsulowsky, DC1
Topaz, O1
Abraham, D1
Apted, J1
Fischer, RG1
Tyler, M1

Reviews

3 reviews available for nitroglycerin and Contact Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Skin hypersensitivity reactions to transdermal therapeutic systems--still an important clinical problem.
    Ginekologia polska, 2012, Volume: 83, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Dermatitis, Contact; Drug Delivery Systems; Drug Eruptions; Drug-Related

2012
Adverse dermatologic reactions to transdermal drug delivery systems.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1990, Volume: 22, Issue:5 Pt 1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Clonidine; Dermatitis, Contact; Estradiol; Forecasting; Humans; Nitroglyc

1990
A review of contact dermatitis associated with transdermal therapeutic systems.
    Contact dermatitis, 1989, Volume: 20, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Oral; Clonidine; Dermatitis, Contact; Estradiol; Humans;

1989

Trials

1 trial available for nitroglycerin and Contact Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Allergic reactions to local glyceryl trinitrate administration.
    The British journal of clinical practice, 1996, Volume: 50, Issue:8

    Topics: Adhesives; Administration, Cutaneous; Aged; Angina Pectoris; Dermatitis, Contact; Drug Administratio

1996

Other Studies

15 other studies available for nitroglycerin and Contact Dermatitis

ArticleYear
Dermatitis associated with dynamite; report of a case.
    The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 1955, Volume: 58, Issue:2

    Topics: Dermatitis; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Nitroglycerin

1955
Allergic contact dermatitis secondary to transdermal nitroglycerin.
    American heart journal, 1984, Volume: 108, Issue:4 Pt 1

    Topics: Dermatitis, Contact; Drug Eruptions; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nitroglycerin; Skin Absorption

1984
Adverse dermatologic reaction to transdermal nitroglycerin.
    Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy, 1984, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nitroglycerin; Skin Absorption

1984
Contact dermatitis due to nitroglycerin ointment.
    Archives of dermatology, 1979, Volume: 115, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged; Dermatitis, Contact; Erythrityl Tetranitrate; Fluocinonide; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nitrogl

1979
Allergic contact dermatitis secondary to nitroglycerin in Nitro-Bid ointment.
    Contact dermatitis, 1979, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Allergens; Angina Pectoris; Dermatitis, Contact; Female; Humans; Middle Age

1979
Allergic contact dermatitis secondary to topical nitroglycerin.
    JAMA, 1978, Apr-28, Volume: 239, Issue:17

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Angina Pectoris; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nitroglyce

1978
Allergic contact dermatitis from nitroglycerin and estradiol transdermal therapeutic systems.
    Contact dermatitis, 1992, Volume: 26, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Dermatitis, Contact; Drug Eruptions; Estradiol; Female; Humans; Middle Ag

1992
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by nitroglycerin.
    Contact dermatitis, 1991, Volume: 24, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Dermatitis, Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Female; Finland; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; Male

1991
Skin acceptance of transcutaneous nitroglycerin patches: a prospective study of 33 patients.
    Contact dermatitis, 1990, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Angina Pectoris; Dermatitis, Contact; Fem

1990
Allergic contact dermatitis from transdermal nitroglycerin.
    Contact dermatitis, 1989, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Aged; Dermatitis, Contact; Drug Eruptions; Humans; Male; Nitroglycerin

1989
Contact dermatitis from Nitroderm.
    Contact dermatitis, 1989, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Dermatitis, Contact; Drug Eruptions; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nitroglyc

1989
Unilateral lichen planus: an unusual presentation.
    Archives of dermatology, 1987, Volume: 123, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Lichen Planus; Male; Middle Aged; Nitroglyce

1987
Severe allergic contact dermatitis secondary to nitroglycerin in a transdermal therapeutic system.
    Annals of allergy, 1987, Volume: 59, Issue:5

    Topics: Acute Disease; Angina Pectoris; Dermatitis, Contact; Erythema; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nitroglyce

1987
Percutaneous nitroglycerine patches.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1988, May-02, Volume: 148, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nitroglycerin; Patch Test

1988
Severe contact dermatitis due to nitroglycerin patches.
    Southern medical journal, 1985, Volume: 78, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Dermatitis, Contact; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Myocardial Infarction; Nitr

1985