Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Standard photopatch test battery? Proposal based on current epidemiology and experience in our Skin Allergy Unit. |
| Authors: |
García Castro, Rubén1 (AUTHOR) rubengarciacastro.mail@gmail.com, Velasco Tirado, Virginia1 (AUTHOR), Alonso Sardón, Montserrat2 (AUTHOR), González de Arriba, Marta1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. Sep2021, Vol. 37 Issue 5, p449-453. 5p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*ALLERGIES, *CONTACT dermatitis, *ANTI-inflammatory agents, *EPIDEMIOLOGY, *DIAGNOSIS |
| Geographic Terms: |
SPAIN |
| Abstract: |
Background: The diagnosis of photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD) is confirmed by photopatch testing (PPT). In Spain, the latest recommendation on which allergens to test in PPT dates from 1995. Methods: In the last 4 years, we studied 455 patients with epicutaneous tests and performed PPT on 33 of those patients (7.3%). Results: The most prevalent allergens in PPT were as follows: non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (46%), fragrances (21%), and solar filters (18%). Discussion: In our country, the most common photoallergens continue to be NSAIDs (ketoprofen). The increasingly common use of sunscreens has led to a growing involvement of solar filters in PACD, which can be also contained in other cosmetics. In our experience, PACD due to fragrances is nonetheless at least similar in frequency. Conclusions: The PPT battery must adapt to the prescription, use, and exposure habits of each country. We propose a diagnostic model to guide which allergens to test in PPT, which in our experience should also include fragrances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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