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Airborne allergic contact dermatitis from pine dust
1Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, 330 Orchard Street, New Haven, CT 06511, USA.
Abstract
Background:
Airborne contact dermatitis is a challenging entity that requires comprehensive patch testing and exposure review to diagnose accurately.
Objective:
Four patients with airborne contact dermatitis and positive patch tests to colophony were evaluated.
Methods:
Patch testing was performed on all patients using a modified European standard series plus additional applicable allergens.
Results:
All patients had positive patch tests to colophony and exposure to pine dust.
Conclusion:
Patch testing is a critical element in the evaluation of patients presenting with an airborne pattern of contact dermatitis.