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Should atopic individuals be patch tested?

S E Whitmore1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland.

Dermatologic Clinics
|July 1, 1994
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Patients with atopic dermatitis may have a lower incidence of allergic contact dermatitis, but testing reveals it is common. This review covers studies and patch testing recommendations for atopic individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology
  • Allergology

Background:

  • Atopic dermatitis (AD) is often perceived to have a lower incidence of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).
  • However, emerging evidence suggests a notable prevalence of ACD in individuals with AD.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review significant studies investigating ACD in patients with atopic dermatitis.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for patch testing in this specific patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of major clinical studies focusing on atopic dermatitis patients.
  • Analysis of diagnostic data from patch testing in atopic individuals.

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Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of patients with atopic dermatitis exhibit positive results on allergic contact dermatitis testing.
  • Data indicates ACD is more prevalent in atopic individuals than previously assumed.

Conclusions:

  • Allergic contact dermatitis is a relevant comorbidity in atopic dermatitis that requires consideration.
  • Standardized patch testing protocols are recommended for diagnosing ACD in patients with atopic dermatitis.