Revista de dermatitis

Abstracto

Evaluation of Skin Patch Test Results with Contact Allergens in Children-19

Azize P Metbulut, Ilknur Kulhas Celika, Irem Turgay Yagmura, Betul Karaatmaca, Muge Toyrana, ErsoyCiveleka, Emine Dibek Mısırlıoglu

Background: Contact dermatitis one of the most common skin disease.Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a hypersensitivity reaction that occurs in those having previously been sensitive to allergens and having repeated allergen exposure. Sensitivity develops with piercings, tattoos, topical treatments and exposure to cosmetics.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to identify common allergens causing contact dermatitis in children.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of children who were aged between 5 months -18 years and diagnosed with Contact Dermatitis between April 2012 and May 2019 and who applied to the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Clinic. All patients were tested with T.R.U.E (Thin-Layer Rapid Epicutaneous) test.

Results: A total of 234 children, including 111 boys (47.4%) were evaluated. Ninety eight patients (41.8%) had positive results. There were no significant difference between age groups, gender and having allergic disease in terms of positivity. The most frequently determined allergens were nickel sulphate (n:30[30.6%]), Cl+Me-isothiazolinone (n: 15[15.3%]) and thimerosal (n:14[14.2%]).

Conclusions: Nickel is the most common contact allergen in patients with contact dermatitis.