Clinico‐etiologic profile of hand dermatitis and patch response of patients at a tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria: results of a prospective observational study

Abstract

The study reveals that hand dermatitis is present in a younger age group and a variety of subtypes coexist. Locally sourced allergens are needed to improve the yield of patch responses.

Patterns of Allergic Contact Dermatitis in African Americans in a Major Metropolitan Area Over a 10-Year Period

“…Our data support many of the differences in frequency previously reported, with some notable exceptions. Previous literature has reported that African American patients react more frequently to PPD, typically at approximately 10% among this group with variation in clinical relevance levels 3–5,9 . We show similar results, as 11% of African Americans reacted to PPD, compared with 8% of White patients (not a statistically significant difference, see Tables 2, 3).…”

“…Previous literature has reported that African American patients react more frequently to PPD, typically at approximately 10% among this group with variation in clinical relevance levels. [3][4][5]9 We show similar results, as 11% of African Americans reacted to PPD, compared with 8% of White patients (not a statistically significant difference, see Tables 2, 3). African American patients have also been shown to react more frequently to rubber accelerator allergens.…”

Update on Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing in Patients With Skin of Color

“…Moreover, multiple studies have shown that ACD can have different presentations in Black patients. 4,7,8 Lichenification and hyperpigmentation may be early signs of ACD in comparison to bright erythema and vesicles that can be seen in lighter skin types. It also has been reported that scalp ACD can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis due to lack of erythema.…”