Journal of Dermatitis

Ankara City Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Ankara, Turkey

Publications

• Review Article   
  Evaluation of Skin Patch Test Results with Contact Allergens in Children-19
  Author(s): Azize P Metbulut*, Ilknur Kulhas Celika, Irem Turgay Yagmura, Betul Karaatmaca, Muge Toyrana, Ersoy Civeleka and 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%) .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2684-1436.21.6.127

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