Study of Patch Test for Hand and Foot Eczema
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.7, No. 3)Publication Date: 2018-03-05
Authors : Prajakta Lawange; V. R. Sardesai;
Page : 840-842
Keywords : Allergic contact dermatitis; Patch test; Hand and Foot Eczema; allergens;
Abstract
Eczema is an inflammatory skin reaction characterized histologically by spongiosis with varying degrees of acanthosis, and a superficial perivascular lymphohistiocytic infiltrate. Material And MethodsThis is hospital based observational, prospective study was conducted at Tertiary Health Care Centre in Pune for a period of 18 months. By using Indian Standard Series, patch testing was done. The allergen was applied to the back of the patients and reading will be taken on day 2, 4& 7. Result 12 patients were positive to one or more allergen reflecting a positivity rate of 30 %. ConclusionHousewives and workers suffered most from hand and foot eczema and most common allergen was paraphenylenediamine.
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