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Contact allergy in Singapore.

Y H Leow1, C L Goh

  • 1National Skin Centre, Singapore.

Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology
|March 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This review covers contact allergy in Singapore, including allergic contact dermatitis and photo-allergic contact dermatitis. It examines epidemiological data from patch testing and highlights key allergens in occupational and non-occupational settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Contact allergy, encompassing allergic contact dermatitis, photo-allergic contact dermatitis, and contact urticaria, is a significant area of dermatological study in Singapore.
  • Extensive research and anecdotal evidence on contact allergy have been documented in both international and local scientific journals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the available epidemiological data on patch testing and photo-patch testing in Singapore.
  • To summarize published clinical reports on significant contact allergens encountered in both occupational and non-occupational environments.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of published literature on contact allergy in Singapore.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data from patch testing and photo-patch testing studies.
  • Compilation of clinical reports on identified contact allergens.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes findings on the prevalence and patterns of contact allergy in Singapore.
  • Key allergens identified in both workplace and daily life exposures are summarized.
  • Epidemiological trends from patch testing and photo-patch testing are presented.

Conclusions:

  • Contact allergy remains a well-documented dermatological sub-specialty in Singapore.
  • Understanding prevalent allergens is crucial for managing and preventing contact dermatitis in various settings.
  • Further research may focus on specific allergen trends and prevention strategies.

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