Clinico-allergological pattern of allergic contact dermatitis among 70 Indian children

Abstract

This study reflects the current status of childhood ACD of this region.

Patch testing in Israeli children with suspected allergic contact dermatitis: A retrospective study and literature review

“…Sample size ranged from 45 to 6708 subjects. Thirty‐nine studies were performed in Europe, six in North America, and five in South America or Asia . There was some overlap of subjects between some of the series (17 and 22, 18 and 24, 26 and 32, 6 and 48, 16 and 21, 41, 47 and 57).…”

Contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis in children - a review of current data

“…Others found no difference in sensitization rates between different age groups (4, 19, 23, 28, 29). Hammonds et al (23), however, noted a trend for a higher rate among boys aged 3–10 years, which decreased with age, but suggested that this finding could be attributable to the small numbers in the specific age groups (8 patients were male, and 6 of these had positive patch test reactions).…”

Case Presentation: Trick or Treat?

“…Understanding the allergic cascade and the resulting release of inflammatory mediators supports the use of certain classes of medications-specifically mastcell stabilizers, leukotriene inhibitors, steroids, and/ or antihistamines-for any allergic reaction regardless of its severity. Sarma and Ghosh (2010) reported that children might be exposed to chemicals in developing countries where controls for product safety guidelines are more relaxed. These investigators reported that 18 of the 70 children tested (25.7%) were atopic and that the most common allergens were parabens (43%), potassium dichromate (27%), and fragrance mix (26%).…”