Contact sensitivity to topical corticosteroids in India

Patch testing was performed with the corticosteroid series (Chemotechnique Diagnostics, Sweden, [Table 1]) using aluminum chambers pre-mounted on hypoallergenic Scanpor tape and the results were recorded at 48, 96, and 168 h. according to the International Contact Dermatitis Research Group criteria....

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2016-03, Vol.82 (2), p.184-186
Hauptverfasser:	Sahu, Umesh, Handa, Sanjeev, De, Dipankar
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Topical Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage Adrenal Cortex Hormones - adverse effects Adult Aged Allergies Dermatitis Dermatitis, Contact - diagnosis Dermatitis, Contact - epidemiology Dermatologic Agents - administration & dosage Dermatologic Agents - adverse effects Eczema Female Humans Illnesses India - epidemiology Male Males Middle Aged Patch Tests - methods Steroids
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Zusammenfassung:	Patch testing was performed with the corticosteroid series (Chemotechnique Diagnostics, Sweden, [Table 1]) using aluminum chambers pre-mounted on hypoallergenic Scanpor tape and the results were recorded at 48, 96, and 168 h. according to the International Contact Dermatitis Research Group criteria. Thirty-six (36%) individuals suffered from occupational dermatitis, 18 (18%) farmers had air-borne contact dermatitis to parthenium, 12 (12%) had hand eczema aggravated by household work, and stasis dermatitis was observed in 6 (6%) patients who were shopkeepers requiring prolonged hours of standing.
ISSN:	0378-6323 0973-3922 1998-3611
DOI:	10.4103/0378-6323.165538