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Contact sensitization to Compositae mix in children.

Anna Belloni Fortina1, Ilaria Romano, Andrea Peserico

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Padova, Padua, Italy. belloni@pediatria.unipd.it

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|October 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Contact sensitization to Compositae mix was found in 17 of 641 children, particularly those with atopic dermatitis. Adding this mix to pediatric screening may help diagnose airborne dermatitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Contact sensitization is a growing concern in pediatric dermatology.
  • Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients often exhibit heightened sensitivity to environmental allergens.
  • Compositae mix is a common allergen implicated in allergic contact dermatitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of contact sensitization to Compositae mix in a pediatric population.
  • To assess the association between Compositae mix sensitization and atopic dermatitis in children.
  • To evaluate the utility of Compositae mix in pediatric allergy screening.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 641 consecutive children.
  • Patch testing with Compositae mix was performed.

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  • Data on clinical history, including atopic dermatitis, were collected.

    • Main Results:

    • Seventeen out of 641 children (2.65%) tested positive for Compositae mix.
    • Twelve of the positive reactors (70.59%) had a history of atopic dermatitis.
    • A higher proportion of children with atopic dermatitis showed sensitization compared to the general pediatric group.

    Conclusions:

    • Compositae mix sensitization is present in a notable subset of children.
    • Children with atopic dermatitis represent a key demographic for Compositae mix sensitization.
    • Routine inclusion of Compositae mix in pediatric patch testing series is recommended for diagnosing airborne dermatitis.