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Allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis.

R Lever1, A Forsyth

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland.

Acta Dermato-Venereologica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1992
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Contact allergy is common in adult atopic dermatitis patients, with fragrances and nickel being frequent triggers. Identifying these sensitivities is crucial for managing persistent skin conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Contact Dermatitis

Background:

  • Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Identifying triggers is essential for effective AD management.
  • Contact hypersensitivity may play a role in persistent AD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of contact hypersensitivity in adult patients with atopic dermatitis.
  • To identify common allergens responsible for positive patch tests in this population.
  • To assess the role of topical preparations in causing contact sensitization in AD patients.

Main Methods:

  • Patch testing was performed on 73 adult patients with atopic dermatitis.
  • Patient demographics and patch test results were analyzed.

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  • Common allergens and implicated topical products were recorded.

    • Main Results:

    • 42% of patients (31/73) had at least one positive patch test reaction.
    • A significant female predominance was observed in the positive patch test group (26F:5M).
    • Common allergens included fragrances (13), nickel (7), rubber (5), lanolin (4), and formaldehyde (3). Topical preparations were implicated in 21 patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Contact sensitivity is prevalent in adult patients with ongoing atopic dermatitis.
    • Fragrances, nickel, and rubber are common contact allergens in this cohort.
    • Recognizing and managing contact sensitization is important for improving atopic dermatitis outcomes.