Patch test results with standard allergens over a decade.
The results of 10 years of patch testing with standard allergens are reported. An increase of sensitivity was found in nickel. Sensitivity to chromate had decreased. Sex and age differences in the incidence of allergy to metals were analysed. Nickel allergy appeared to be more common among women and was of most importance in the younger age groups.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000485:Allergens; D002840:Chromates / Q000009:adverse effects; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000379:methods*; D012737:Sex Factors; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors
D000485:Allergens; D002840:Chromates; D009532:Nickel