Atopy and Sensitization to Allergens Known to Cause Systemic Contact Dermatitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atopic dermatitis (AD) associated with respiratory atopy may represent a form of systemic contact dermatitis (SCD), whereby AD flares after ingestion or inhalation of allergens.

Objective

The aim of the study was to compare the prevalence of positive patch tests to allergens known to cause SCD in AD patients with and without respiratory atopy.

Methods

This is a retrospective study of patients with AD patch tested to 23 allergens known to cause SCD. Positive patch tests were compared between AD patients with and without respiratory atopy, stratified by age and wet or dry work occupation.

Conclusions

Children and adolescents, but not adults, with AD and respiratory atopy were more likely than age-matched AD patients without respiratory atopy to have po

SUBMITTER: Scott JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6334658 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan/Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature