[Contact eczema and allergens: an analysis of the preliminary results of patch tests in the Dermatology Service of the National Hospital and University Center in Cotonou].
About a preliminary study of patch-test in 39 cases of contact dermatitis with allergens of international Contact Dermatitis Research (ICDRG), the authors noted 27 (69.2%) positive patch-tests. Men are frequently exposed to formaldehyde and dichromate potassium. Women are more exposed to fragrance-mix and formaldehyde. Hand workers have the uppermost percentage of positive patch-test (90.9%). The authors observed also 16 cases of contact polysensitivity for at least two allergens.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects; D001541:Benin; D002424:Caustics / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000175:diagnosis; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects; D011192:Potassium Dichromate / Q000009:adverse effects; D012737:Sex Factors
D000485:Allergens; D002424:Caustics; D004202:Disinfectants; D010476:Perfume; D005557:Formaldehyde; D011192:Potassium Dichromate