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## Abstract Background No data exist on allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aim Our aim was threefold: (i) to determine the incidence of ACD; (ii) to identify responsible allergens using the European Standard Series, TRUE TEST, and other substances; (iii) to tentatively explore population‐specific reactions in Al Ain, UAE. Design This is a prospective, descriptive, hospital‐based, study. Setting Tawam Hospital, Al Ain Medical District, UAE. Patients During the years 1989–1996, 373 patients (male : female = 2 : 3), presenting with cutaneous manifestations possibly related to contact allergy, were patch tested. Results 93.8% of patients presented with dermatitis affecting mostly the hands (45.1%), feet (21.4%), face (12.6%), and legs (4.6%). Two hundred and twenty‐four patients (60%) (male : female = 1 : 2) tested positive for at least one substance. Nickel was the commonest sensitizer (15%) in both genders. “Fragrance mix” (8%), __p__‐tertiary butylphenolformaldehyde (__p__‐TBPF) resin (7.5%), thiomersal (7.5%), chromium (7.2%), cobalt (6.4%), ethylenediamine (6.4%), neomycin (5.1%), and parabens (5.1%) were prominent allergens. Glutardialdehyde, an

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Author

Gilles G. Lestringant; Abdulbari Bener; Maha Sawaya; Ibrahim H. Galadari; Philippe M. Frossard

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (Blackwell Publishing); Blackwell Publishing Inc.; Wiley (ISSN 0011-9059)

Published

1999

Language

LA

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)