title: [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].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermatologie-CNHU Cotonou-Bénin.
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Yedomon
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Fayomi
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Do Ango Padonou
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zohoun
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D002424:Caustics; D004202:Disinfectants; D010476:Perfume; D005557:Formaldehyde; D011192:Potassium Dichromate