RESUMO
Dermatology, and more specifically cutaneous oncology, has evolved from a descriptive science concept towards multifaceted medico-surgical medicine which is nowadays based not only on observation. In this view, the importance of prevention and early detection of skin cancers including cutaneous melanoma has been recognized and has created a new challenge. Thanks to this proactive approach, the improvement in the prognosis of newly diagnosed melanomas has been demonstrated, but many efforts have to be brought to reduce the incidence and the mortality of this potentially aggressive tumor.
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Diagnóstico Precoce , Melanoma/diagnóstico , Melanoma/prevenção & controle , Neoplasias Cutâneas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Cutâneas/prevenção & controle , Humanos , Programas de RastreamentoRESUMO
A general review is given of airborne-induced contact dermatoses, particularly of the irritant and allergenic types. Because the reports in the literature often omit the term airborne, 12 volumes of Contact Dermatitis (January 1975-July 1985) were screened, and the cases cited were classified in function of the anamnesis, lesion locations, causative irritants and allergens, and other factors. The present article also discusses differential diagnoses, in particular with regard to contact dermatitis of the face, ears, and neck. Finally, seven case reports of occupational and nonoccupational contact dermatitis problems caused by airborne agents are presented. In some of the cases the allergens have not been mentioned in published literature previously.