Journal of Dermatitis

Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

Biography

Dr. Betul Karaatmaca 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. Betul Karaatmaca has major research interest involves Allergy, and Skin diseases.

Publications

• 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»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2684-1436.21.6.127

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