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Table 3 Results of epicutaneous patch tests

From: Allergic rhinitis, allergic contact dermatitis and disease comorbidity belong to separate entities with distinct composition of T-cell subsets, cytokines, immunoglobulins and autoantibodies

Allergena

Positive (n, %)

 

HC (n = 28)

AR (n = 30)

ACD (n = 12)

AR + ACD (n = 15)

Potassium dichromate

0

0

3, 25%

2, 13.3%

Ursol

0

0

5, 41.7%

5, 33.3%

Paraben mix

0

0

3, 25%

0

Cobalt chloride

0

0

3, 25%

1, 6.7%

Nickel sulfate

0

0

1, 8.3%

4, 26.7%

Colophony

0

0

1, 8.3%

1, 6.7%

Fragrance mix

0

0

0

2, 13.3%

Thiomersalate

0

0

0

2, 13.3%

Quaterium-15

0

0

0

3, 20%

P-tert-butyl phenol formaldehyde resin

0

0

0

1, 6.7%

  1. aKathon CG, formaldehyde, bronopol, quadrol, mercaptobenzothiazole, carba mix, rubber mix, N-cyclohexylthiopeptide lipid, quinol and epoxy resin are not listed in the table on account of none of the subjects showed positive reaction for these allergens