Patch testing in children and adolescents: Five years' experience and follow-up - 11/09/11
Abstract |
Background: Allergic contact dermatitis in children is a significant clinical problem. Little information is available concerning the value of patch testing and the outcome in these children.
Objective: Our purpose was to assess the value of patch testing in children and the outcome of allergic contact dermatitis in childhood.
Methods: Clinical data on 83 children patch tested during a 5-year period were assessed. Clinical follow-up on 68 subjects was performed.
Results: Overall, 41 children had one or more allergic reactions (49%). Reactions to metals, topical preparations, and food additives were common. The clinical outcome at 6 months was significantly better for 36 children with a relevant allergen on patch testing than in 32 with no allergen or no relevant allergen (p = 0.006).
Conclusion: Patch testing is useful in the management of children suspected of having an allergic contact dermatitis. Patch testing and subsequent allergen avoidance may improve the prognosis in children with a relevant contact allergen. (J Am Acad Dermatol 1997;37:964-8.)
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 | From the Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital. |
| Reprint requests: M. Shah, Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK. |
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Vol 37 - N° 6
P. 964-968 - décembre 1997 Retour au numéro
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