title: Enhancement of allergic skin wheal responses by microwave radiation from mobile phones in patients with atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome.
abstract: Microwave radiation from mobile phones enhanced skin wheal responses induced by house dust mite and Japanese cedar pollen while it had no effect on wheal responses induced by histamine in patients with atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome (AEDS). Microwave radiation also increased plasma levels of substance P (SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in patients with AEDS. These results indicate that microwave radiation from mobile phones may enhance allergen-induced wheal responses in association with the release of SP and VIP. This finding may be useful in elucidating the pathophysiology and treatment of AEDS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Allergy, Unitika Central Hospital, Uji, Uji City, Kyoto, Japan. unitikah@m12.alpha-net.ne.jp
authors.forename: Hajime
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kimata
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000008:administration & dosage; D040421:Cell Phone; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012882:Skin Tests; D013373:Substance P / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D013577:Syndrome; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D013373:Substance P; D014660:Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide