Open AccessContact allergen sensitivity in children with contact dermatitis
Author(s) -
Esra Yücel,
Deniz Özçeker
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
türk pediatri arşivi : i̇stanbul çocuk kliniği dergisi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1306-0015
DOI - 10.14744/turkpediatriars.2020.79577
Subject(s) - medicine , allergen , contact dermatitis , patch test , dermatology , allergic contact dermatitis , patch testing , allergy , irritant contact dermatitis , immunology
Irritant contact dermatitis and Allergic contact dermatitis are two distinct forms of contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis is a Type 4 (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction that occurs during subsequent contact with an allergen to a previously sensitized person. The number of allergens that cause allergic contact dermatitis is increasing day by day. Although it is not the gold standard for the detection of these allergens, skin patch testing is a very helpful method. This study aimed to determine the most common contact allergens in the pediatric age group.