title: Are patch tests useful in plasma cell vulvitis?
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate eventual contact sensitization in 7 patients with plasma cell vulvitis (PCV).
  
  
  METHODS
  Seven women with PCV underwent patch tests with the Italian standard series and with additional batteries of allergens (perfumes, preservatives, emulsifiers, medicaments and corticosteroid series).
  
  
  RESULTS
  One patient experienced a positive reaction t o balsam of Peru and wool alcohol.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Patch testing is not normally necessary in the management of PCV. However, when a patient with PCV complains of burning or pruritus after application of topical products, patch tests could prove useful.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Section, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy. vri@unife.it
authors.forename: Annarosa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Virgili
authors.forename: Arianna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Levratti
authors.forename: Maria Rosaria
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Zampino
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Corazza
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology; D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010328:Patch Tests; D010950:Plasma Cells / Q000473:pathology*; D011539:Pruritus Vulvae / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014847:Vulvitis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens