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Patch testing in children

G I Stables1, A Forsyth, R S Lever

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, UK.

Contact Dermatitis
|May 1, 1996
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Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is more common in children than previously thought. Patch testing is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying ACD triggers in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Allergology
  • Contact Dermatitis

Background:

  • Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) diagnosis in children is often challenging.
  • Limited data exists on the prevalence and common allergens in pediatric ACD cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and common allergens in children diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis.
  • To evaluate the utility of patch testing in the pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 92 children referred for patch testing between 1979-1993.
  • Patch testing performed to identify allergic contact dermatitis triggers.
  • Analysis of diagnoses at referral, including atopic dermatitis and localized dermatitis.

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Main Results:

  • 30 out of 92 children had positive patch tests, with 55 positive reactions.
  • Common allergens identified were metals (18), fragrances (11), and rubber compounds (6).
  • Highest positive test yields were observed in children with atopic dermatitis and a history of contact factors, and in non-atopic children with hand/foot dermatitis.

Conclusions:

  • Allergic contact dermatitis is more prevalent in children than commonly recognized.
  • Patch testing is a practical and clinically beneficial diagnostic procedure for children with suspected ACD.
  • Identifying specific allergens can aid in managing pediatric contact dermatitis.