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Patch test results in dental staff with dermatitis
Iliyana Stoeva1, Petya Kanazirska1, Violeta Dogandzhiyska2
1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Dental Allergology and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|June 24, 2023
Summary
Dental workers frequently experience allergic reactions to workplace materials. Patch testing identified allergens in nearly half of symptomatic dental staff, highlighting the need for occupational allergy assessments.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Dermatology
- Allergology
- Dental Health
Background:
- Dental professionals encounter diverse allergenic materials during their work.
- Workplace exposure can lead to occupational dermatitis in dental staff.
- Identifying specific allergens is crucial for managing health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile and analyze patch test outcomes.
- To investigate allergic contact dermatitis in dental personnel.
- To determine the prevalence of specific allergens among dental workers.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data collection included symptoms, clinical observations, and patch test results.
- Patch testing utilized a panel of 40 common dental allergens.
Main Results:
- Nearly half (47.1%) of participants showed at least one positive patch test reaction.
- Metals were the most frequent allergens (38.6%), followed by acrylics (7.3%) and additives (3.6%).
- Of symptomatic individuals, 42.7% had current dermatitis, with 38 patients having occupationally relevant positive patch tests.
Conclusions:
- Patch testing is vital for diagnosing occupational dermatitis in dental staff.
- A significant portion of dental workers with dermatitis exhibit positive reactions to common allergens.
- Approximately 12% of cases showed a clear occupational link between allergens and dermatitis.
