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[Skin reactivity in allergic conjunctivitis].
Pablo Andrés Miranda-Machado1, Bautista De la Cruz-Hoyos Sánchez
1Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia. mmpa9@hotmail.com.
Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|September 4, 2018
Summary
In allergic conjunctivitis patients, 70.65% showed positive skin reactivity to allergens, with house dust mites being most common. Associated allergic conditions were frequent, indicating higher reactivity in complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Allergology
- Immunology
Background:
- Allergic conjunctivitis involves IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to allergens.
- Sensitization to perennial and multiple allergens is common in these patients.
- Mast cell activation and inflammatory mediator release are key mechanisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of positive skin reactivity to specific allergens.
- To identify common allergens in patients diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis.
- Study conducted at an allergology clinic in Cartagena, Colombia.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Inclusion of 92 patients aged 3-74 years.
- Convenience sampling method utilized.
Main Results:
- 70.65% of patients exhibited positive skin prick tests to at least one allergen.
- House dust mites were the most prevalent allergen (65.2%).
- Associated allergic conditions included allergic rhinitis (51%), allergic asthma (23%), and atopic dermatitis (10%).
Conclusions:
- Positive skin reactivity to allergens is significant in allergic conjunctivitis patients.
- Patients with co-existing allergic conditions showed higher allergen reactivity.
- Highlights the importance of comprehensive allergy testing in managing allergic conjunctivitis.
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