Prevalence of contact dermatitis in the Greek population: A retrospective observational study

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Patch testing in southern Greece: A retrospective study

“…In our cohort, nickel was the most common allergen, in agreement with previous reports where prevalence ranged from 11.9% in Denmark to 26.4% in Spain . Our results on nickel sensitization are in agreement with a recent study from Athens, and also with other studies in southern Europe. More studies are needed to raise awareness to ensure timely diagnosis and evaluation of allergic contact dermatitis in this population of southern Greece.…”

“…There are few studies looking at patch testing in Greece but there is a paucity of patch test data from Southern Greece, and especially Crete . We report our clinical experience as the only patch testing reference center in southern Greece, over a 4‐year‐period.…”

Analysis of Prevalence and Risk Factors of Contact Sensitization with respect to the Occupational Profiles in a Greek Patient Cohort: A Retrospective Analysis of a Greek Referral Centre and Future Perspectives

“…On the other hand, male WhC were uniquely sensitized in colophony and formaldehyde. The prevalence of sensitization in the total population was calculated to be 2.02% [ 23 ], while male WhC prevalence was 0.71%, much lower than that reported from other studies and in particular 4.8% [ 24 ]. Also, thiuram mix 1% was uniquely positive in BlC males and BlC females which is in agreement with previous studies for workers (BlC) [ 7 , 25 , 26 ].…”

The Effect of Atopy in the Prevalence of Contact Sensitization: The Experience of a Greek Referral Center

“…This index contributes to the group description, stratifying the results as to the presence of sensitization prevalence and provides a multifunctional analysis in order to estimate the risk of sensitization (for example, being male with occupational contact dermatitis) [ 33 ]. The index has been previously described by our team [ 13 ].…”

“…Such variations may be partly attributable to systematic effects introduced by patient characteristics, differing exposures, patient selection, or methodological differences. Recommendations of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD) are regarded through appropriate changes for specific conditions of exposure in Greece according to labor, commercial, social, and national habits [ 2 , 13 ].…”