The allergy testing and causes analysis of 85 patients with facial dermatitis
JIANG Ming
Abstract:ObjectiveTo investigate the causes and the aggravating factors for unexplained facial dermatitis.MethodsAll 85 patients with unexplained facial dermatitis were carried on questionnaires and patch test.ResultsAll 85 patients with unexplained facial dermatitis were investigated with questionnaire and patch test.ResultsPositive rate of patch test was 52.4%, the allergens with higher positive rate were nickel sulfate (18.82%), formaldehyde (14.12%), dichromate(11.76%)and aromatic mixture (10.59%). Inducing and aggravating factors were dry environment (30.6%), improper use of cosmetics (28.2%), sunlight (20.0%), diet (17.6%), overwork and lack of sleep (9.41%), and respiratory tract infections (8.24%).ConclusionMost of the patients with unexplained facial dermatitis have potential allergens.
Keywords:DermatitisfacialPatch testInducing factors
Publication Date:2014-01-01
Online Publishing Date:2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages:2( 430-431 )
