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Demographics of US pediatric contact dermatitis registry providers

Alina Goldenberg1, Sharon E Jacob

  • 1From the *University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla; and †Department of Dermatology, Loma Linda University, CA.

Dermatitis : Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug
|July 15, 2015
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The Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry collected data from US providers, revealing key demographics and the significant number of pediatric allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) cases evaluated annually. This initiative aims to improve understanding and treatment of ACD in children.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Pediatric allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) data is limited due to geographic concentration of reporting.
  • Children exhibit similar sensitization and reactivity to contact allergens as adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present initial findings from the Loma Linda Pediatric Contact Dermatitis Registry.
  • To focus on providers in the United States offering care for pediatric ACD.

Main Methods:

  • US providers were recruited via an online survey.
  • Data collected included provider demographics and clinical practice details.
  • The study analyzed data from the registry's first quarter of recruitment.

Main Results:

  • 169 providers from 48 states responded.
  • The majority of respondents were female (60.4%), academic (55.6%), and dermatologists (76.3%).
  • An estimated 1372 to 3468 pediatric patch-test evaluations are performed annually per provider.

Conclusions:

  • The registry identifies key figures and areas needing attention in pediatric ACD.
  • It facilitates collaboration, education, and research to reduce the burden of ACD in US children.
  • The registry aims to inform legislative efforts to improve pediatric ACD outcomes.
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