title: Contact dermatitis in children.
abstract: 125 children under the age of 12 years were patch tested over a period of 7 years. 60 (48%) of the children had 1 or more positive (+ve) reactions, of which 92% (55/60) were considered relevant. The most common allergens were metals (35 + ves), fragrances (24 + ves) and rubber compounds (11 + ves). 40 of the children were also tested for contact urticaria against food additives and fragrances, of whom 20 were positive (benzoic acid 14, cinnamaldehyde 12).
authors.affiliation: Contact Dermatitis Investigation Unit, Belvidere Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rademaker
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Forsyth
mesh_terms: D000171:Acrolein / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D001565:Benzoates / Q000009:adverse effects; D019817:Benzoic Acid; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects; D014581:Urticaria / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D001565:Benzoates; D008670:Metals; D010476:Perfume; D000171:Acrolein; D019817:Benzoic Acid; C012843:cinnamaldehyde