[Analysis of the results of patch test in 192 patients with hand eczema]

Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi. 2016 Oct 20;34(10):770-772. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-9391.2016.10.012.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the common allergens in the patients with hand eczema. Methods: From November 2014 to March 2016, the patients with hand eczema were tested by the patch test kit of daily life series. Results: The results of the patch test of 192 patients with hand eczema were collected. Allergens were detected in 178 (92.71%) cases. The top 5 allergens were nickel chloride (23.96%) , cobalt chloride (18.75%) , aromatic compounds (17.19%) , nickel sulfate (16.67%) and thimerosal (13.54%). The positive rates of kappa mixture, aromatic compounds, tertiary butyl phenolic resin in males were 16.88% , 14.29% , 11.69% , respectively, which were higher than those (5.22% , 4.35% , 3.48%) in females. Conclusion: Nickel chloride, cobalt chloride, aromatic compounds, nickel sulfate and thimerosal are common allergens in patients with hand eczema.

MeSH terms

  • Allergens
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact
  • Eczema*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nickel
  • Patch Tests

Substances

  • Allergens
  • nickel sulfate
  • nickel chloride
  • Nickel