[Contact eczema and allergens: an analysis of the preliminary results of patch tests in the Dermatology Service of the National Hospital and University Center in Cotonou]

Autor: H G, Yedomon, E B, Fayomi, F, Do Ango Padonou, T, Zohoun
Jazyk: francouzština
Rok vydání: 2001
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Zdroj: Odonto-stomatologie tropicale = Tropical dental journal. 21(81)
ISSN: 0251-172X
Popis: About a preliminary study of patch-test in 39 cases of contact dermatitis with allergens of international Contact Dermatitis Research (ICDRG), the authors noted 27 (69.2%) positive patch-tests. Men are frequently exposed to formaldehyde and dichromate potassium. Women are more exposed to fragrance-mix and formaldehyde. Hand workers have the uppermost percentage of positive patch-test (90.9%). The authors observed also 16 cases of contact polysensitivity for at least two allergens.
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