title: Shin-Guard Dermatitis-Detection and Protection.
abstract: With the popularity of soccer among American youth and the associated use of protective shin guards, dermatitis from the guard components has emerged. Awareness and protective measures may help prevent irritation and the development of contact sensitization from the guards.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.
authors.forename: Hannah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California.
authors.forename: Sharon E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Jacob
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D035002:Lower Extremity; D008297:Male; D011482:Protective Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012916:Soccer