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ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS

2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 47; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70247-9

ISSN

1557-8240

Autores

William L. Weston, Anna L. Bruckner,

Tópico(s)

Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization

Resumo

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in children is underrecognized. It is often confused with antibody-mediated allergies such as urticaria or allergic rhinitis, but the mechanism in ACD involves T lymphocytes and not antibody. Surprisingly, sensitization to common allergens is likely to occur in infancy. All contact allergens are weak allergens requiring repeated exposure over long periods of time. Detection of specific allergens is by epicutaneous (patch) testing and will provide the basis for allergen avoidance therapeutic strategies.

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