Ankara City Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Ankara, Turkey
Dr. Azize P Metbulut is currently working as Professor in Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey and has authored and co-authored several national and international publications. Dr. Azize P Metbulut has major research interest involves Allergy, and Skin diseases.
Review Article
Evaluation of Skin Patch Test Results with Contact Allergens in Children-19
Author(s): Azize P Metbulut*, Ilknur Kulhas Celika, Irem Turgay Yagmura, Betul Karaatmaca, Muge Toyrana, Ersoy Civeleka and Emine Dibek Mısırlıoglu
Background: Contact dermatitis one of the most common skin disease.Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a hypersensitivity reaction that occurs in those having previously been sensitive to allergens and having repeated allergen exposure. Sensitivity develops with piercings, tattoos, topical treatments and exposure to cosmetics.
Objectives: The aim of the study is to identify common allergens causing contact dermatitis in children.
Methods: This is a retrospective review of children who were aged between 5 months -18 years and diagnosed with Contact Dermatitis between April 2012 and May 2019 and who applied to the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Clinic. All patients were tested with T.R.U.E (Thin-Layer Rapid Epicutaneous) test.
Results: A total of 234 children, including 111 boys (47.4%) .. View more»