Patch-test

 Results Using Korean Standard Series: A 5-year Retrospective Review.:

J Dermatolog Treat. 2016 Jul 28;:1-23

Authors: Yu DS, Kim HJ, Park YG, Bae JM, Kim JW, Lee YB

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There have been few studies regarding the results of the Korean standard patch test.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to analyze the type and frequency of common contact allergens in Korea and to compare the results with those of previous reports.

METHODS: From June 2009 to June 2014, 330 patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis who visited our clinic were tested using the Korean standard patch test.

RESULTS: The highest sensitization rate was found for nickel sulfate (47.58%). There was a significant gender difference in the prevalence of sensitization to nickel sulfate (OR = 2.41, P = 0.0004) and wool alcohol (OR = 2.85, P = 0.0358). Higher sensitization to nickel sulfate (OR = 1.18, P = 0.0159), 4-phenylenediamine (OR = 1.23, P= 0.003), and tixocortol-21-pivalte (OR 1.48, P = 0.0212) and lower sensitization to thimerosal (OR = 0.77, P = 0.0023) were associated with increasing age. Patients with allergic contact dermatitis on the scalp had a significantly higher risk of sensitization to 4-phenylenediamine (OR = 3.07, P = 0.0013). Patients with allergic contact dermatitis on the hands had significantly higher risks of sensitization to wool alcohol (OR = 3.44, P = 0.0083), formaldehyde (OR = 2.52, P = 0.0178), and colophony (OR = 2.05, P = 0.0499).

CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate trends in patch test results in Korea and the basis for the presumption of the route of allergen exposure.

PMID: 27469077 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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