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Patch testing with Indian standard series.

G Narendra¹, C R Srinivas

¹Department of Dermatology and Venereology, PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research, Peelamedu Coimbatore-641 004, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

|July 28, 2007

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Indian Standard Series (ISS) patch testing identified common allergens in 44% of patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. Nickel sulfate and potassium dichromate were the most frequent sensitizers, highlighting key differences from European standards.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Allergology
Contact Dermatitis Research

Background:

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a significant public health concern.
Standardized patch testing is crucial for diagnosing ACD.
Existing standard series may not fully represent regional allergen prevalence.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the Indian Standard Series (ISS) in identifying common allergens in patients with suspected ACD.
To compare the allergen profile identified by ISS with that of the European Standard Series.

Main Methods:

One hundred patients with suspected ACD underwent patch testing using the ISS.
Patient demographics (61 males, 39 females) were recorded.
Positive reactions were analyzed to identify frequent sensitizers.

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Main Results:

Forty-four percent of patients showed one or more positive reactions to the ISS.
The most frequent sensitizers were nickel sulfate (15%), potassium dichromate (13.75%), cobalt chloride and colophony (8.75% each), and fragrance mix and thiuram mix (7.5% each).
The ISS includes allergens like propylene glycol and gentamicin, while excluding others found in the European Standard Series, such as sesquiterpene lactone mix.

Conclusions:

The ISS is effective in identifying common allergens in Indian patients with suspected ACD.
Nickel sulfate and potassium dichromate are prevalent sensitizers in this population.
Differences in allergen composition between ISS and European Standard Series underscore the need for geographically relevant diagnostic tools.