Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Prevalence of benzocaine and lidocaine patch test sensitivity in Denmark: temporal trends and relevance


Background. Allergens included in the European baseline series should result in positive patch test reactions in at least 1% of a patch test population. Inclusion of local anaesthetics other than benzocaine in the baseline series has previously been debated.


Objectives. To investigate temporal trends of benzocaine and lidocaine allergy in dermatitis patients who underwent routine patch testing in a tertiary referral patch test centre, and to clarify and discuss whether lidocaine and benzocaine should be included in routine series.


Methods. Dermatitis patients who underwent routine patch testing with benzocaine as a part ...

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