[Pointer for DNCB therapy in alopecia areata].
1979
R Happle
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D009578
Nitrobenzenes
BENZENE derivatives carrying nitro group substituents.
D002273
Carcinogens
Substances that increase the risk of NEOPLASMS in humans or animals. Both genotoxic chemicals, which affect DNA directly, and nongenotoxic chemicals, which induce neoplasms by other mechanism, are included.
A skin irritant that may cause dermatitis of both primary and allergic types. Contact sensitization with DNCB has been used as a measure of cellular immunity. DNCB is also used as a reagent for the detection and determination of pyridine compounds.