KMID : 0363220070450090908
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Korean Journal of Dermatology 2007 Volume.45 No. 9 p.908 ~ p.914
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A Study of the Results of Patch Test in Patients with Contact Dermatitis
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Lee Ga-Young
Kim Kea-Jeung Kim Jung-Keun
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Abstract
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Background:BACKGROUND: More than 10 years have passed since the second multicenter study on standard patch test were carried out in Korea (1986-1993) and an update is needed.
Objective:OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the type, frequency and changes of the common contact allergens in Korea.
Methods:METHODS: Standard patch tests were performed using Finn chamber on Scanpor tape on in-patients and out-patients with contact dermatitis from January 2000 to July 2006. Epidemiologic findings of patients and the results of the patch tests were analyzed.
Results: A total of 528 patch tested cases (male 135, female 393) were compiled and analyzed. The highest age distribution was 5th decade in males and 3rd decade in females. Patients¡¯ employment background showed that housewives and office-workers were the most frequently expected jobs consisting 32.4% and 15.2% respectively. The face, including eyelid and lip, was the most frequently affected site comprising 61.2%. The highest sensitization rates were found with : nickel (31.1%), neomycin (9.3%), cobalt (6.4%) and potassium (6.3%). The lowest positivity included : Me-Cl-Isothiazolinone (0.4%), 7-mercaptobenzothiazole (0.8%), black rubber mix (0.8%) and wool alcohol (0.8%). While nickel and neomycin showed increased reacitivities, formaldehyde, fragrance mix and colophony showed a decreased tendency when compared with those of other previous studies.
Conclusion: These results provide the basis for the presumption of the route of allergen exposure and prevention of contact dermatitis in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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Contact dermatitis, Standard patch test
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