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Co-Reactivity of Fragrances and Fragrance-Markers in Patients With Positive Patch Tests to Chinese and Brazilian Propolis.
Contact dermatitis · 2026
BACKGROUND: In patients with contact allergy to Chinese propolis, co-reactivity to the four fragrance markers present in the European baseline series ( Myroxylon pereirae resin [balsam of Peru], colophonium, fragrance mixes 1 and 2) has been well documented. The co-reactivity pattern of Brazilian propolis has not yet been sufficiently analysed. OBJECTIVES: To investigate co-reactivity patterns to… Read on PubMed →
Trends in Contact Sensitization Among Korean Patients: A Multicenter 6-Year Retrospective Patch Test Study.
Contact dermatitis · 2026
BACKGROUND: Allergic contact dermatitis is influenced by demographic factors. Updated epidemiologic data are needed to optimise patch test panels and preventive strategies. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate trends and determinants of allergen sensitization in Korean patients undergoing patch testing. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of patch test records of 2271 patients at 15 university hospitals in Korea… Read on PubMed →
Prevalence of Contact Allergy to Colophonium in Dermatitis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Contact dermatitis · 2026
Colophonium is present in many consumer and industrial products, including medical devices and cosmetic products. Due to its extensive use, there is an inherent risk of developing a contact allergy to it. Previous studies have shown that the prevalence rate of contact allergy to colophonium is around 1%-2%. This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the current prevalence of colophonium contact allergy… Read on PubMed →
Potential Allergens in Medical Adhesives in Tapes, Wound Dressings, and Ostomy Care: A Scoping Review.
Contact dermatitis · 2025
<h4>Background</h4>Medical adhesives are increasingly reported, although still underestimated as causes of allergic contact dermatitis, for which identification of the sensitising culprits is often impossible, mainly because of non-declaration of components on medical device packaging and lack of cooperation from manufacturers.<h4>Objectives</h4>To report on the allergens identified in medical… Read on PubMed →