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Allergies, Volume 6, Issue 4

2026 December - 9 articles

Cover Story: Allergies (ISSN 2313-5786) is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly open access journal. It publishes original research articles and reviews in all areas of allergy and all aspects of allergic and immunologic diseases. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. Therefore, there is no restriction on the maximum length of the papers. Full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced.
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Articles (9)

  • Review
  • Open Access

Ocular Allergy: Clinical Phenotypes, Immunopathogenesis, and Current Therapeutic Strategies

  • Basanta Bhujel,
  • Kyu Sang Eah,
  • Soon Suk Kang,
  • Ho Seok Chung and
  • Jae-Yong Kim

10 November 2026

Ocular allergy comprises a range of inflammatory conditions affecting the ocular surface, with allergic conjunctivitis (AC) representing a common clinical manifestation. Despite the availability of several therapeutic options, effective long-term man...

(This article belongs to the Section Diagnosis and Therapeutics)
  • Article
  • Open Access

Addressing Risk-Averse Prescribing Practices: A Hospital-Wide Initiative to Increase Cefazolin Use in Surgical Prophylaxis Using a COM-B Approach

  • Beverley Tan Shu Wen,
  • Beatrice Yip Kai Wen,
  • Ada Lai En Qi,
  • Yvonne Peijun Zhou and ,
  • Cherie Le Si Gan,
  • Lee Haur Yueh,
  • Shimin Jasmine Chung and
  • Chong Shin Yuet
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

10 November 2026

Background/Objectives: Although cefazolin is the recommended antibiotic for surgical prophylaxis, patients with a penicillin allergy label (PAL) frequently receive second-line antibiotics due to misconceptions regarding β-lactam cross-reactivity...

(This article belongs to the Section Drug Allergy)
  • Review
  • Open Access
173 Views
18 Pages

The Influence of (Meth)acrylates on Occupation-Associated Skin and Mucosal Allergic Reactions

  • Marija Delaš Aždajić,
  • Mirta Peček,
  • Lucija Črnjević,
  • Lana Premuž and ,
  • Christina Khouri Matić and
  • Liborija Lugović-Mihić
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

2 November 2026

Acrylates and methacrylates are common sources of skin and mucosal changes. Adverse, occupation-related reactions, such as allergies to acrylic resin monomers, have historically predominantly affected dental personnel. Nowadays, acrylic compounds are...

(This article belongs to the Section Dermatology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
321 Views
10 Pages

Current Advances in the Medical Management of Stevens-Johnson’s Syndrome

  • Cristobal Espinoza,
  • Alex Morales,
  • Gloria Chimborazo,
  • Roberto Añez and
  • Juan Salazar

16 October 2026

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are potentially life-threatening type IV immune reactions characterized by systemic inflammation mediated by cytotoxic T lymphocytes resulting in epidermal detachment and extensive n...

(This article belongs to the Section Dermatology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
280 Views
14 Pages

From Evidence to Practice: A Behaviourally Informed Multidisciplinary Strategy to Increase Cefazolin Prophylaxis in Joint Arthroplasty Patients with Penicillin Allergy Labels

  • Chong Hua Kang,
  • Yvonne Peijun Zhou,
  • Yibo Wang,
  • Li Xuan Trevina Lee and ,
  • Darren Keng Jin Tay,
  • Shin Yuet Chong,
  • Haur Yueh Lee,
  • Cherie Le Si Gan,
  • Maciej Piotr Chlebicki and
  • Shimin Jasmine Chung
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

16 October 2026

Background: Cefazolin is recommended for surgical prophylaxis in most patients with penicillin allergy labels (PALs) but concerns over beta-lactam cross-reactivity often limit use. We evaluated a behaviourally informed, multidisciplinary antimicrobia...

(This article belongs to the Section Drug Allergy)
  • Article
  • Open Access
264 Views
11 Pages

Food allergies are a growing public health problem during childhood, significantly affecting the health and quality of life of children and their families. The aim of this study was to investigate parent-reported food allergic reactions among prescho...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Allergy)
  • Review
  • Open Access
282 Views
18 Pages

Rare and Toxic Reactions to Hymenoptera Stings in Children

  • Vasilis Grammeniatis,
  • Dafni Moriki,
  • Maria Tsouprou,
  • Konstantinos Douros and
  • Despoina Koumpagioti

Hymenoptera stings in children are a recognized cause of severe and potentially fatal reactions, yet clinical attention has been predominantly focused on IgE-mediated anaphylaxis. This narrative review addresses the broader spectrum of non-IgE-mediat...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
372 Views
6 Pages

Immediate Reaction During Endodontic Treatment in a Patient with Formaldehyde Contact Sensitization: A Case Report of Generalized Urticaria with Angioedema

  • Marija Delaš Aždajić,
  • Stjepan Aždajić,
  • Vedrana Bulat,
  • Mirna Šitum and ,
  • Božana Lončar Brzak and
  • Liborija Lugović-Mihić
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Formaldehyde is a well-known, ubiquitous chemical agent and a widely used skin sensitizer. There are reports of cases of systemic and localized allergic reactions attributed to formaldehyde (or formaldehyde-containing resins), which can occur during...

(This article belongs to the Section Dermatology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
366 Views
22 Pages

The Aeroallergen Exposome in Argentina: Geographical Heterogeneity and Molecular Sensitization Profiles in Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma

  • Jorge Fernando Máspero,
  • Martina Indiveri,
  • Solange Gaviot,
  • Ledit Ardusso and ,
  • Esteban Garramone,
  • Mónica de Guennaro,
  • María Inés Antúnez,
  • María Cecilia Fornari,
  • Eva Abel-Fernández and
  • Fernando Pineda
  • + 9 authors+ 4 authors

28 September 2026

Background: The distribution of airborne allergens varies across climatic and ecological settings and may shape region-specific molecular sensitization profiles. Objective: To characterize component-level IgE sensitization in patients with allergic r...

(This article belongs to the Section Asthma/Respiratory)
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