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To assess 12-year changes in the prevalence of sensitization to common contact allergens and evaluate the impact of preventive interventions targeting nickel and chromate.

March 1, 2000British Journal of Dermatology

Changes in the pattern of sensitization to common contact allergens in Denmark between 1985–86 and 1997–98, with a special view to the effect of preventive strategies

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To assess 12-year changes in the prevalence of sensitization to common contact allergens and evaluate the impact of preventive interventions targeting nickel and chromate.
Gathered standardized patch-test data and demographic variables from consecutive eczema patients during identical 6-month windows in 1985–86 and 1997–98.
Tested identical allergen substances across the same Danish clinics, including nickel sulphate 5%, potassium dichromate 0.5%, and fragrance mix 8%.
Nickel allergy among children aged 0–18 years declined from 24.8% in 1985–86 to 9.2% in 1997–98 (P < 0.0008), though nickel remained the most frequent allergen overall.
Fragrance mix allergy more than doubled from 4.1% in 1985–86 to 9.9% in 1997–98 across all evaluated age groups.
Sensitization to potassium dichromate decreased significantly from 3.0% to 1.2% (P = 0.001), with reductions observed in both sexes and predominantly in working-age patients.

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Surveillance study uncovers reduced nickel and chromate allergy alongside rising fragrance sensitivity in eczema patients, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted preventive strategies.

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Johansen et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86f05aa131ca6707155164 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03362.x

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Surveillance study uncovers reduced nickel and chromate allergy alongside rising fragrance sensitivity in eczema patients, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted preventive strategies.

Changes in the pattern of sensitization to common contact allergens in Denmark between 1985–86 and 1997–98, with a special view to the effect of preventive strategies

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Changes in the pattern of sensitization to common contact allergens in Denmark between 1985–86 and 1997–98, with a special view to the effect of preventive strategies

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