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Sharon E Jacob1, Shehla Admani, Elise M Herro
1University of California-Rady Children's Hospital, 8010 Frost Street, Suite 602, San Diego, CA, 92123, USA, sjacob@contactderm.net.
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
|April 19, 2014
Summary
A new 20-allergen North American pediatric series was developed for screening children aged 6-12 with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. This standardized approach addresses the lack of consensus in pediatric patch testing.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Allergy
- Immunology
Background:
- Pediatric allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is increasingly recognized.
- A lack of standardized patch testing guidelines exists for children.
- Accurate diagnosis of ACD in pediatric populations is challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a minimum basic 20-allergen North American pediatric series.
- To provide a standardized screening tool for children with suspected contact allergy.
- To improve the diagnostic accuracy of ACD in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 20-allergen series.
- Targeting children aged 6-12 years.
- Focus on screening for suspected contact allergy.
Main Results:
- A defined 20-allergen series for pediatric screening has been proposed.
- This series aims to standardize patch testing in children.
- Facilitates the identification of common allergens in pediatric ACD.
Conclusions:
- The proposed 20-allergen series offers a foundational tool for pediatric patch testing.
- Standardization is crucial for the accurate diagnosis and management of pediatric allergic contact dermatitis.
- Further research may refine and expand this pediatric series.
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