Friday, February 11, 2011

A retrospective study of patch tests in Chongqing, China from 2004 to 2009


Background. There has been no previous report on allergens responsible for dermatitis in southwest China.


Objective. To investigate the prevalence of contact allergy in southwest China, we retrospectively analysed the patch testing results in our department from 2004 to 2009.


Methods. A total of 2758 patients were patch tested with the Chinese baseline series of contact allergens (Beijing Medical University), the most common baseline series used in China. The results from patch tests were collected, analysed, and compared with clinical findings.


Results. Of 2758 patients tested, 1826 (66.2%) were allergic to one or ...

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