Abstract | BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Preservatives are important causes of allergic contact dermatitis. The frequency of allergy to preservatives in Australia has been unknown to date. Our objectives are to report the frequency of positive preservative patch test reactions in Australia, comparing them to the published international data, as well as exploring the current regulations in place for preservative use in Australia. METHODS: This was the first retrospective study of patch testing results, aggregated from four patch test clinics in three centres in Melbourne and Sydney. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Elizabeth T Chow, Andrea M Avolio, Adriene Lee, Rosemary Nixon |
Journal | The Australasian journal of dermatology
(Australas J Dermatol)
Vol. 54
Issue 1
Pg. 31-5
(Feb 2013)
ISSN: 1440-0960 [Electronic] Australia |
PMID | 23083503
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2012 The Authors Australasian Journal of Dermatology © 2012 The Australasian College of Dermatologists. |
Chemical References |
- Allergens
- Food Preservatives
- Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
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Topics |
- Adult
- Allergens
- Australia
- Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
(diagnosis, epidemiology, therapy)
- Female
- Food Preservatives
- Humans
- Male
- Patch Tests
- Preservatives, Pharmaceutical
- Retrospective Studies
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