Abstract | BACKGROUND: Hand dermatitis affects many people and has numerous causes. Few reports have looked at the etiology of hand dermatitis across broad demographics. OBJECTIVES: The purposes of this investigation were to (1) determine the causes of hand dermatitis in the population patch-tested at a dermatologic referral clinic, (2) report occupations frequently associated with hand dermatitis, and (3) indicate which substances were the more common allergens among individuals evaluated by patch testing for hand dermatitis. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of patch-test data on 1,034 patients who were evaluated during an 8-year period was performed. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Since more than half of hand dermatitis cases may be related to occupation, a thorough history should be taken by a knowledgeable clinician. Potentially relevant allergens in the workplace must be identified and tested. These allergens may not be contained in standard trays.
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Authors | Julie T Templet, Sandra Hall, Donald V Belsito |
Journal | Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug
(Dermatitis)
Vol. 15
Issue 1
Pg. 25-32
(Mar 2004)
ISSN: 1710-3568 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15573645
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Allergens
(adverse effects, classification)
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
(diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
- Female
- Hand Dermatoses
(diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology)
- Humans
- Kansas
(epidemiology)
- Male
- Medical Records
- Middle Aged
- Patch Tests
(statistics & numerical data)
- Retrospective Studies
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