Publication details
Contact sensitivity in the Czech Republic in 1996 and 2006
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| Year of publication | 2008 |
| Type | Article in Proceedings |
| Conference | Contact Dermatitis |
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| Field | Dermatovenerology |
| Keywords | contact sensitivity; most frequent contact allergens |
| Description | In 1996 a total of 3446 persons were tested by European Standard Series. In 2006 a corresponding total was 3387 persons increase of persons sensitized was found in these substances: Nickel sulfate (13,1-17,6), Cobalt chloride (5,3-8,6), Myroxylon pereirae (5,3-6,1), Fragrance mix I (4,3-5,4). A fall was registered in these allergens: Formaldehyde (3,4-2,0), Alcohols adipis lanae (3,0-2,0), Parabens (1,7-1,4). In several allergens the rate of sensitization did not change: Potassium dichromate (5,6-5,7), N-isopropyl-N-phenyl-paraphenylendiamine (2,0-2,0), Neomycin sulfate (1,9-1,8). |