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Contact allergy without skin disease.

B Magnusson, H Möller

    Acta Dermato-Venereologica. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Patch testing revealed a 22% allergy rate in orthopedic surgery patients, with nickel and balsam of Peru being common allergens. This highlights the prevalence of contact allergies, even in those without prior skin conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Allergy and Immunology
    • Dermatology
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Contact allergy prevalence is significant in the general population.
    • Pre-existing skin conditions can influence allergy detection.
    • Standard patch testing is a key diagnostic tool for contact dermatitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the frequency of contact allergies in non-dermatologic patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
    • To identify common allergens in this patient cohort.
    • To assess the incidence of contact allergy in patients without a history of skin disease.

    Main Methods:

    • Standard series patch tests were administered to 274 patients.
    • Patients were selected from those undergoing orthopedic surgery.

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  • Allergic reactions were recorded and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • A 22% overall rate of allergic reactions was observed.
    • Nickel allergy was identified in 7% of patients.
    • Balsam of Peru allergy was found in 5% of patients.
    • 9% of patients without prior or current skin disease showed signs of contact allergy.

    Conclusions:

    • Contact allergy is common in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, irrespective of dermatologic history.
    • Nickel and balsam of Peru are frequent contact allergens in this population.
    • The findings suggest that undiagnosed contact allergies may be present in a notable portion of the general population.