Jens Thormann, N. B. Jespersen, H. D. Joensen
Abstract
Forty-eight patients with a positive patch test to potassium dichromate 0.5% were retested after 4-7 years; 38 patients (79%) still had a positive patch test. Chromate allergy seems to be persistent. In 72% of the cases a history of occupational exposure to chromates could be proved.
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Forty-eight patients with a positive patch test to potassium dichromate 0.5% were retested after 4-7 years; 38 patients (79%) still had a positive patch test. Chromate allergy seems to be persistent. In 72% of the cases a history of occupational exposure to chromates could be proved.
Key concepts: Contact allergy, Persistence (discontinuity), Allergy, Allergic contact dermatitis, Patch test, Medicine, Contact dermatitis, Immunopathology