2020
Allergic Contact Cheilitis and Stomatitis Due to Triclosan in Toothpaste.
Watsky K. Allergic Contact Cheilitis and Stomatitis Due to Triclosan in Toothpaste. Dermatitis 2020, 32: e15-e16. PMID: 33273215, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000636.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAgedAnti-Infective Agents, LocalCheilitisDermatitis, Allergic ContactFemaleHumansStomatitisToothpastesTriclosanUtilization, cost, and provider trends in patch testing among Medicare beneficiaries in the United States from 2012 to 2017
Cheraghlou S, Watsky KL, Cohen JM. Utilization, cost, and provider trends in patch testing among Medicare beneficiaries in the United States from 2012 to 2017. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2020, 85: 1218-1226. PMID: 32387633, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.04.163.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Pediatric Baseline Patch Test Series
Yu J, Atwater AR, Brod B, Chen JK, Chisolm SS, Cohen DE, de la Feld S, Gaspari AA, Martin KL, Montanez-Wiscovich M, Sheehan M, Silverberg N, Lugo-Somolinos A, Thakur BK, Watsky K, Jacob SE. Pediatric Baseline Patch Test Series. Dermatitis 2018, 29: 206-212. PMID: 29933256, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAllergensChildConsensusDermatitis, Allergic ContactHumansPatch TestsUnited StatesConceptsEpicutaneous patch testingPatch test seriesPatch testingContact dermatitisBaseline patch test seriesPediatric contact dermatitisAllergic contact dermatitisContact sensitizationConsensus reviewPediatric dermatologistsDiagnostic standardDiagnostic problemsDermatologistsAdult practitionersChildrenDermatitisSociety meetingsAllergistsPediatriciansSensitizationThe Medical Necessity of Comprehensive Patch Testing
Zhu TH, Suresh R, Warshaw E, Scheinman P, Mowad C, Botto N, Brod B, Taylor JS, Atwater AR, Watsky K, Schalock PC, Machler BC, Helms S, Jacob SE, Murase JE. The Medical Necessity of Comprehensive Patch Testing. Dermatitis 2018, 29: 107-111. PMID: 29613858, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllergic contact dermatitisSupplemental allergensContact dermatitisComprehensive patch testingDisease recurrenceScreening seriesAdditional allergensPatch testingOccupational exposureDiagnostic yieldEconomic burdenDermatitisAllergensDiagnostic accuracySignificant diseaseScreening panelMedical necessityDetection ratePatientsRecurrenceDiseaseSurvey of Patch Test Business Models in the United States by the American Contact Dermatitis Society
Zhu TH, Suresh R, Farahnik B, Jeon C, Warshaw E, Scheinman P, Mowad C, Botto N, Brod B, Taylor JS, Atwater AR, Watsky K, Schalock PC, Machler BC, Helms S, Jacob SE, Murase JE. Survey of Patch Test Business Models in the United States by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Dermatitis 2018, 29: 85-88. PMID: 29494395, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000355.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Inaugural Case Data
Goldenberg A, Mousdicas N, Silverberg N, Powell D, Pelletier JL, Silverberg JI, Zippin J, Fonacier L, Tosti A, Lawley L, Chang M, Scheman A, Kleiner G, Williams J, Watsky K, Dunnick CA, Frederickson R, Matiz C, Chaney K, Estes TS, Botto N, Draper M, Kircik L, Lugo-Somolinos A, Machler B, Jacob SE. Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry Inaugural Case Data. Dermatitis 2016, 27: 293-302. PMID: 27649353, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive patch testsAllergic contact dermatitisPediatric allergic contact dermatitisRelevant positive patch testPatch test resultsUS childrenPatch testEpicutaneous patch testingFragrance mix IBalsam of PeruPercent of casesHealth care providersCommon allergensRegistry databasePatch testingContact dermatitisDiagnostic confirmationRetrospective analysisCare providersMix IUS databaseHigh rateAllergensChildrenFirst yearPatch Testing for Evaluation of Hypersensitivity to Implanted Metal Devices
Schalock PC, Crawford G, Nedorost S, Scheinman PL, Atwater AR, Mowad C, Brod B, Ehrlich A, Watsky KL, Sasseville D, Silvestri D, Worobec SM, Elliott JF, Honari G, Powell DL, Taylor J, DeKoven J. Patch Testing for Evaluation of Hypersensitivity to Implanted Metal Devices. Dermatitis 2016, 27: 241-247. PMID: 27649347, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsDermatitis, Allergic ContactHumansMetalsPatch TestsProstheses and ImplantsSocieties, MedicalConceptsPatch testingThorough risk-benefit analysisRoutine preoperative evaluationAdverse cutaneous reactionsExpert opinion-based guidelinesAmerican Contact Dermatitis SocietyEvaluation of hypersensitivitySelf-reported historyMetal hypersensitivity reactionsOpinion-based guidelinesRisk-benefit analysisSymptom causalityAdverse eventsClinical factorsPreoperative evaluationCutaneous reactionsHypersensitivity reactionsAssessment of causationPatient managementReaction testingImplanted devicePatientsReasonable evidenceRobust evidenceMetal exposureA Pragmatic Approach to Patch Testing Atopic Dermatitis Patients
Chen JK, Jacob SE, Nedorost ST, Hanifin JM, Simpson EL, Boguniewicz M, Watsky KL, Lugo-Somolinos A, Hamann CR, Eberting CL, Silverberg JI, Thyssen JP. A Pragmatic Approach to Patch Testing Atopic Dermatitis Patients. Dermatitis 2016, 27: 186-192. PMID: 27427820, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAllergic contact dermatitisAtopic dermatitisAD patientsPatch testingConsensus recommendationsAtopic dermatitis patientsTreatment of dermatitisDistribution of dermatitisAtypical/Systemic immunosuppressantsHand eczemaTopical therapyClinical courseDermatitis patientsContact dermatitisCriterion standardDermatitisPatientsTesting algorithmComorbiditiesEczemaImmunosuppressantsTherapyTestingTest individuals
2015
Systemic Contact Dermatitis due to Flaxseed Ingestion
Meyer MD, Watsky KL. Systemic Contact Dermatitis due to Flaxseed Ingestion. Dermatitis 2015, 26: 241. PMID: 26367209, DOI: 10.1097/der.0000000000000138.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAllergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide Resembling Impetigo
Kim C, Craiglow BG, Watsky KL, Antaya RJ. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide Resembling Impetigo. Pediatric Dermatology 2015, 32: e161-e162. PMID: 25782705, DOI: 10.1111/pde.12585.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Localized Dermographism Presenting As Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Spectacle Frames
Watsky KL. Localized Dermographism Presenting As Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Spectacle Frames. Dermatitis 2010, 21: 172-173. PMID: 20487664, DOI: 10.2310/6620.2010.10007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Eyelid Dermatitis: Contact Allergy to 3‐(Dimethylamino)propylamine
Knopp E, Watsky K. Eyelid Dermatitis: Contact Allergy to 3‐(Dimethylamino)propylamine. Dermatitis 2008, 19: 328-333. PMID: 19134437, PMCID: PMC4103018, DOI: 10.2310/6620.2008.07071.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBetaineDermatitis, Allergic ContactDetergentsDiaminesEyelidsFemaleHumansPatch Tests
2007
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to platinum, palladium, and gold
Watsky KL. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis to platinum, palladium, and gold. Contact Dermatitis 2007, 57: 382-383. PMID: 17988289, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2007.01144.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultDermatitis, Allergic ContactDermatitis, OccupationalFemaleGoldHumansPalladiumPatch TestsPlatinumAllergic Contact Dermatitis: Another Adverse Effect of Over-the-counter Topical Hydrocortisone
Watsky KL, Warshaw EM. Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Another Adverse Effect of Over-the-counter Topical Hydrocortisone. JAMA Dermatology 2007, 143: 1209-1226. PMID: 17875897, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.143.9.1217-a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdministration, TopicalAnti-Inflammatory AgentsDermatitis, Allergic ContactHumansHydrocortisoneNonprescription Drugs
2004
Patch testing for corticosteroid allergy.
el-Azhary R, Warshaw E, Watsky KL. Patch testing for corticosteroid allergy. Dermatitis 2004, 15: 91-4. PMID: 15473336.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorticosteroid allergyContact allergyVeterans Affairs Medical CenterTopical corticosteroid allergyDepartment of DermatologyAssociate Clinical ProfessorTopical corticosteroidsCommon allergensCounter medicationsMayo ClinicProfessor of DermatologyMedical CenterYale University SchoolAllergyAllergen substitutionDermatologic therapyCorticosteroidsTopical productsDermatologyClinical ProfessorAllergensUniversity SchoolSection chiefsUniversity of MinnesotaSaint Raphael
2003
Intolerance to topical products may be due to dermographism.
Watsky KL, McGovern T. Intolerance to topical products may be due to dermographism. Dermatitis 2003, 14: 35-6. PMID: 14744421, DOI: 10.2310/6620.2003.38772.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, CutaneousAdultDermatitis, Allergic ContactDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPatch TestsPruritusTretinoinUrticaria
1997
Airborne Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Pine Dust
Watsky K. Airborne Allergic Contact Dermatitis From Pine Dust. Dermatitis 1997, 8: 118-120. PMID: 9153335, DOI: 10.1097/01634989-199706000-00028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAir PollutantsDermatitis, Allergic ContactDustFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatch TestsResins, PlantWoodConceptsPositive patch testsAirborne contact dermatitisContact dermatitisPatch testingAirborne allergic contact dermatitisPatch testEvaluation of patientsEuropean standard seriesAllergic contact dermatitisComprehensive patch testingAirborne patternPatientsDermatitisPine dustStandard seriesColophonyAllergensTesting
1993
Idiopathic CD4+ lymphocyte deficiency. Report of an unusual case associated with atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis and review of the literature.
Goodrich A, Tigelaar R, Watsky K, Heald P. Idiopathic CD4+ lymphocyte deficiency. Report of an unusual case associated with atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis and review of the literature. JAMA Dermatology 1993, 129: 876-8. PMID: 8100699, DOI: 10.1001/archderm.129.7.876.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesMeSH KeywordsAdultCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesDermatitis, Allergic ContactDermatitis, AtopicFemaleHumansLymphopeniaConceptsIdiopathic CD4Allergic contact dermatitisLymphocyte deficiencyCutaneous manifestationsAtopic dermatitisOpportunistic infectionsContact dermatitisHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionAcute opportunistic infectionsNew cutaneous manifestationImmunodeficiency virus infectionT-cell depletionUnique clinical presentationLymphocyte countClinical presentationCutaneous featuresSerologic evidenceClinical spectrumContact urticariaMinimal symptomsRisk factorsVirus infectionCD4Unusual caseDermatitis