title: Contact dermatitis in Nigeria. (IV). Dermatitis of the feet.
abstract: Contact dermatitis of the feet is common in Nigeria. 136 patients with dermatitis of the feet were investigated; 83 had positive patch tests. 59 to chemicals in shoes; 22 reacted to rubber chemicals and 16 to chromate, 53 had negative patch tests. The causal mechanisms and treatment methods are described.
authors: Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
authors: Y
authors: Y
authors: Olumide
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests; D012775:Shoes / Q000009:adverse effects