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Patch testing with a comprehensive allergen panel reveals that 69% of patients tested have at least one positive allergic reaction, highlighting the importance of including nonstandard allergens in diagnostic evaluations. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to report and analyze the results of patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis over a two-year period.

March 4, 2026Dermatitis

North American Contact Dermatitis Group Patch-Test Results, 2001-2002 Study Period

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MPMelanie D. PrattUniversity of Ottawa DBD. BelsitoColumbia University Irving Medical Center VDVincent A. DeLeoUniversity of Southern California

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Reports allergen exposure outcomes in patients with contact dermatitis, suggesting diagnostic improvements are needed.

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The aim is to report and analyze the results of patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis over a two-year period.
Conducted patch testing on 4,913 patients using an extended screening series of 65 allergens.
Employed a standardized patch-testing technique for consistent results.
Recorded and analyzed data on a standardized computer entry form.
69% of patients tested showed at least one positive allergic patch-test reaction.
15.8% of patients had occupation-related dermatitis, while 15.4% had irritant contact dermatitis.
Top allergens included nickel sulfate (16.7%) and neomycin (11.6%).
16.7% of patients reacted to non-standard allergens not included in the NACDG series.

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Pratt et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cc4cd48f933b5eed7df8 https://doi.org/10.2310/derm.1.2004.2030

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North American Contact Dermatitis Group Patch-Test Results, 2001-2002 Study Period

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North American Contact Dermatitis Group Patch-Test Results, 2001-2002 Study Period

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