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This research aims to describe patch testing results and sensitization rates in patients with contact dermatitis.

Patch Testing Reactions to a Standard Series in 608 Patients Tested From 1990 to 1997 at Massachusetts General Hospital

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Analysis reveals allergen sensitization rates in patients with contact dermatitis, indicating methodology differences.

This research aims to describe patch testing results and sensitization rates in patients with contact dermatitis.
Retrospective chart review of patients from 1990 to 1997 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Patients underwent patch testing using the full European standard series of allergens.
A standardized patch testing technique was employed, with readings conducted by a single observer.
Of the 608 patients tested, 60.0% had at least one positive reaction to allergens.
Most common sensitizers included nickel sulfate and potassium dichromate.
A higher sensitization rate to potassium dichromate (9.4%) was found than previously reported.
Statistical differences in sensitization rates between men and women were observed for several allergens.

Albert et al. (1998) studied this question.

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