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Contact sensitization in children

B M Manzini1, G Ferdani, V Simonetti

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Modena, Italy.

Pediatric Dermatology
|March 13, 1998
PubMed
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Childhood contact sensitization is common, with 42% of patients showing positive patch tests. Atopy is a significant predisposing factor for this hypersensitivity in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Contact sensitization in children is increasingly reported but its frequency remains debated.
  • Eczematous dermatitis in children often requires identification of specific triggers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency and common causes of contact sensitization in pediatric patients.
  • To investigate the relationship between atopy and contact hypersensitivity in children.

Main Methods:

  • Patch testing of 670 children (6 months to 12 years) over a 7-year period (1988-1994).
  • Utilized the European standard series with 24 additional haptens at adult concentrations.

Main Results:

  • 42% of pediatric patients exhibited positive patch test reactions.

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  • Thimerosal, nickel sulfate, Kathon CG, fragrance mix, neomycin, wool alcohols, and ammoniated mercury were frequent allergens.
  • Children aged 0-3 years showed the highest sensitization rates.
  • 77% of sensitized children were atopic, indicating atopy as a predisposing factor.

    • Conclusions:

    • Patch testing is a valuable diagnostic tool for childhood eczematous dermatitis.
    • Identifies common allergens responsible for contact sensitization in children.
    • Atopy is strongly associated with and may predispose children to contact hypersensitivity.