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nitroglycerin and Dermatitis, Occupational

nitroglycerin has been researched along with Dermatitis, Occupational in 2 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.

Dermatitis, Occupational: A recurrent contact dermatitis caused by substances found in the work place.

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)
"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)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Laine, R2
Kanerva, L2
Tarvainen, K2
Jolanki, R2
Estlander, T2
Helander, I2

Other Studies

2 other studies available for nitroglycerin and Dermatitis, Occupational

ArticleYear
[Nitroglycerin-induced allergic contact dermatitis].
    Duodecim; laaketieteellinen aikakauskirja, 1991, Volume: 107, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Dermatitis, Occupational; Fema

1991
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