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EAACI position paper for practical patch testing in allergic contact dermatitis in children
Author(s) -
Waardvan der Spek Flora B.,
Darsow Ulf,
Mortz Charlotte G.,
Orton David,
Worm Margitta,
Muraro Antonella,
SchmidGrendelmeier Peter,
Grimalt Ramon,
Spiewak Radoslaw,
Rudzeviciene Odilija,
Flohr Carsten,
Halken Susanne,
Fiocchi Alessandro,
Borrego Luis Miguel,
Oranje Arnold P.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
pediatric allergy and immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.269
H-Index - 89
eISSN - 1399-3038
pISSN - 0905-6157
DOI - 10.1111/pai.12463
Subject(s) - medicine , allergic contact dermatitis , patch test , contact dermatitis , task force , patch testing , dermatology , gold standard (test) , position paper , diagnostic test , test (biology) , physical examination , standardization , allergy , pediatrics , surgery , immunology , pathology , paleontology , public administration , political science , law , biology
Abstract Introduction Allergic contact dermatitis ( ACD ) in children appears to be on the increase, and contact sensitization may already begin in infancy. The diagnosis of contact dermatitis requires a careful evaluation of a patient's clinical history, physical examination, and skin testing. Patch testing is the gold standard diagnostic test. Methods Based on consensus, the EAACI Task Force on Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Children produced this document to provide details on clinical aspects, the standardization of patch test methodology, and suggestions for future research in the field. Results We provide a baseline list of test allergens to be tested in children with suspected ACD . Additional tests should be performed only on specific indications.