Frequent contact allergens in Ankara/Turkey: A retrospective study of patch test results
Journal Title: Turkderm-Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology - Year 2019, Vol 53, Issue 2
Abstract
Background and Design: Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed (type 4) reaction against external contact agents. It occurs within 48-96 hours after re-contact of allergen with pre-sensitized skin. Materials and Methods: There are many allergens on earth that are not in protein structure. Paints, oils, resins, chemicals used in the textile industry, rubber, cosmetics, insecticides, plants, bacteria, fungi and parasites can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Patch test is the gold standard for diagnosis and provides valuable results when evaluated according to history and physical examination findings. In this study, we evaluated the patch test results of 673 patients. Results: The most common allergens in our study were nickel sulfate (18.3%), cobalt chloride (5.1%), potassium dichromate (4.8%), thiuram mix (4.3%), p-phenylenediamine (3.7%) and formaldehyde (2.5%). Conclusion: In order to obtain more and more accurate information about the most common contact allergens in our country, we believe that there is a need for studies in different centers and at different time intervals. This is why we want share this study that we conducted in Ankara/Turkey.
Authors and Affiliations
Mustafa Tunca, Ercan Çalışkan, Aslan Yürekli
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