Allergic Contact Dermatitis Evaluation: Strategies for the Preschooler

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Calvin T Sung1, Maria A McGowan2, Sharon E Jacob3

  • 1Medical Student III, School of Medicine, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, USA.

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
|August 3, 2018
PubMed

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Patch testing is beneficial for children with difficult eczema. This review outlines strategies for patch testing preschoolers (ages 2-6) to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Contact Dermatitis

Background:

  • Allergic contact dermatitis is often underdiagnosed in children, especially those with coexisting atopic dermatitis.
  • The interaction between atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis in pediatric patients is complex.
  • Recent literature supports the clinical utility, safety, and efficacy of patch testing in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence and provide guidance on patch testing strategies for preschool-aged children (2-6 years).
  • To address the lack of defined patch testing protocols for this specific age group.
  • To highlight the importance of diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis in young children with recalcitrant dermatitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on pediatric patch testing.
  • Discussion of specific pediatric allergens and their relevance.
  • Exploration of practical modifications and systematic approaches for patch testing preschoolers.
  • Consideration of special factors unique to testing young children.

Main Results:

  • Patch testing demonstrates clinical benefit in young children with recalcitrant dermatitis.
  • While approved for ages 6-18, specific strategies for preschoolers are still developing.
  • The review synthesizes information on allergens, modifications, and guidance for this age group.

Conclusions:

  • Patch testing is a valuable tool for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis in preschool-aged children.
  • Further development of tailored patch testing strategies is needed for this demographic.
  • This review offers a framework for implementing patch testing in younger children.
Abstract

Keywords:
AllergensAllergic contact dermatitisAtopic dermatitisPediatric contact dermatitis registryPediatric patch testing

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