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Periorbital dermatitis in 4779 patients – patch test results during a 10‐year period
Author(s) -
Landeck Lilla,
John Swen M.,
Geier Johannes
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
contact dermatitis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.524
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1600-0536
pISSN - 0105-1873
DOI - 10.1111/cod.12157
Subject(s) - medicine , atopy , dermatology , allergy , patch test , sensitization , contact dermatitis , allergen , atopic dermatitis , allergic contact dermatitis , immunology
Summary Background The thinness of the periorbital skin may facilitate allergen penetration, making this area particularly susceptible to sensitization. Material and methods For the cross‐sectional study, data were collected by the 57 participating centres of the I nformation N etwork of D epartments of D ermatology. A total of 101 403 patients patch tested between J anuary 2001 and D ecember 2010 were included. Of these, 4779 patients suffered from periorbital dermatitis. Results Two major subgroups with different general epidemiological data and sensitization to specific allergens have to be considered: (i) young females with increased rates of skin atopy and allergies, particularly from cosmetic and skin care products; and (ii) older subjects with allergy to topical medications. The prevalence of sensitization to ophthalmic allergens is generally less than that to environmental allergens. Conclusions Allergic contact dermatitis is a leading cause of periorbital dermatitis. Patch testing should be considered in all patients with periorbital dermatitis when contact allergy is suspected, in order to identify and avoid offending allergens.