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OBJECTIVE
Patch testing is a standard diagnostic tool used in the identification of causative allergens in allergic contact dermatitis. Ongoing surveillance of rates of allergen positivity is vitally important to detect trends and allow comparisons between countries. The objective of this study was
BACKGROUND
The North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG) tests patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis to a broad series of screening allergens and publishes periodic reports.
OBJECTIVE
The aims of this study were to report the NACDG patch-testing results from January 1, 2007, to
BACKGROUND
Patch testing is an important diagnostic tool for determination of substances responsible for allergic contact dermatitis.
OBJECTIVE
This study reports the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG) patch testing results from January 1, 2009, to December 31, 2010.
METHODS
At 12
BACKGROUND
Relatively little is known about the epidemiology of allergic contact dermatitis in older individuals.
OBJECTIVE
We sought to determine the frequency of positive and clinically relevant patch test reactions in older individuals (≥ 65 years old) referred for patch testing, and to compare
Consumer products and topical medications today contain many allergens that can cause a reaction on the skin known as allergic contact dermatitis. This review looks at various allergens in these products and reports current allergic contact dermatitis incidence and trends in North America, Europe,