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Patch testing in children – recommendations of the German Contact Dermatitis Research Group (DKG)
Author(s) -
Worm Margitta,
Aberer Werner,
Agathos Monika,
Becker Detlef,
Brasch Jochen,
Fuchs Thomas,
Hillen Uwe,
Höger Peter,
Mahler Vera,
Schnuch Axel,
Szliska Christiane
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06175.x
Subject(s) - patch testing , contact dermatitis , patch test , medicine , allergic contact dermatitis , dermatology , allergen , contact allergy , allergy , immunology
Summary Allergic contact dermatitis occurs frequently in children. Patch testing is needed to identify the responsible allergens and should be performed in children. We recommend a panel of 12 contact allergens as a standard series in children from 6–12 years. Four additional contact allergens should be tested in case of a positive history or suggestive clinical picture. For patch testing in children, the allergens should be applied for 24 hours and the readings should be performed at 48 and 72 hours. Standardized patch testing makes it possible to systematically investigate allergic contact dermatitis and identify relevant allergens in children.