Abstract | BACKGROUND: Few US studies have reported results of patch testing with plastics and glues. OBJECTIVE: To report our institution's results of testing patients suspected of allergy to plastics and glues with a comprehensive plastics and glues series and to compare these results with previously published data. METHODS: Retrospective review of results of patch-testing with plastics and glues allergens at our institution between 2000 and 2007. In total, 444 patients were patch-tested with up to 56 plastics and glues allergens in the specialized series and up to five plastics and glues allergens in a baseline series. Positive-reaction rates were compared to other patch testing reports. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: For patients suspected of allergy to plastics and glues, patch-testing with specialized series of plastics and glues allergens is an important adjunct to patch-testing with baseline series.
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Authors | Eugenia Shmidt, Sara A Farmer, Mark D P Davis |
Journal | Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug
(Dermatitis)
2010 Sep-Oct
Vol. 21
Issue 5
Pg. 269-74
ISSN: 2162-5220 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20920413
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Adhesives
- Allergens
- Plastics
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Topics |
- Adhesives
(adverse effects)
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Allergens
(adverse effects)
- Child
- Dermatitis, Contact
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Patch Tests
- Plastics
(adverse effects)
- Retrospective Studies
- Young Adult
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