Contact sensitization in patients with lower extremity dermatitis in the South Moravian region, Czech Republic
Language English Country England, Great Britain Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
20483862
DOI
10.1258/phleb.2009.009024
PII: 25/3/132
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Balsams adverse effects MeSH
- Leg MeSH
- Eczema diagnosis epidemiology MeSH
- Dermatitis, Contact diagnosis epidemiology MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Patch Tests MeSH
- Nickel adverse effects MeSH
- Perfume adverse effects MeSH
- Propolis adverse effects MeSH
- Resins, Plant adverse effects MeSH
- Wool adverse effects MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic epidemiology MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Balsams MeSH
- nickel sulfate MeSH Browser
- Nickel MeSH
- Perfume MeSH
- Peruvian balsam MeSH Browser
- Propolis MeSH
- rosin MeSH Browser
- Resins, Plant MeSH
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of contact sensitization in patients with lower extremity dermatitis. METHODS: Between the years 2001 and 2007, the authors investigated 462 patients (mean age 49.1 years, 196 men and 266 women) with the eczema/dermatitis localized on their lower extremities, including feet. The patients were investigated with epicutaneous tests of the European Standard Series and also with other special patch tests. RESULTS: The most frequent allergens were balsam of Peru, 44/462 (9.5%); wool alcohols, 41/462 (8.9%); nickel sulphate, 39/462 (8.4%); propolis, 35/462 (7.6%); fragrance mix, 34 (7.4%) and colophony, 29/462 (6.3%). CONCLUSIONS: In patients with lower extremity dermatitis the frequency of contact sensitization is still high, and therefore investigation with epicutaneous tests should belong to the routine dermatological diagnostic procedure in these patients.
1st Department of Dermatovenereology St Anna Faculty Hospital Pekarská 53 Brno 656 91 Czech Republic
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