title: Contact dermatitis in children.
abstract: 272 children up to the age of 14 years were patch tested during a 10-year period (1982-1991). 101 children (37.1%) gave positive reactions to 1 or more allergens. Of these, 54.4% (57/101), were considered relevant. The main allergens were, in order of frequency: nickel, rubber compounds, mercuric chloride, cobalt salts, thimerosal, benzoyl peroxide and fragrance mix.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital General de Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sevila
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Romaguera
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vilaplana
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Botella
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens