ESSCA results with the baseline series, 2002-2012: p-phenylenediamine

Schuttelaar MLA, Vogel TA, Rui F, Krecisz B, Chomiczewska-Skora D, Kiec-Swierczynska M, Uter W, Filon FL (2016)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

Contact Dermatitis Wiley-Blackwell

Book Volume: 75

Pages Range: 165-72

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1111/cod.12583

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis caused by p-phenylenediamine (PPD) is common among all age groups and both sexes. Monitoring of prevalence and intensity of sensitization is important.To evaluate contact allergy to PPD in Europe, and to compare reaction intensities in different European regions.Data collected by the European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies (ESSCA) network between 2002 and 2012 from 12 European countries were analysed regarding prevalence, grading of positive reactions to PPD, and relevance.A total of 99 926 PPD-positive patients from 63 departments were included for analysis. The overall (2002-2012) prevalence of PPD sensitization in Europe is ~4%. Stratified for country, the highest overall standardized prevalence was found in Lithuania, and the lowest in Slovenia. The prevalence of PPD sensitization did not decline over the years. In the southern European countries, higher numbers of strong and extremely strong reactions were registered. The clinical relevance of PPD sensitization varied from half to three-quarters.The prevalence of PPD sensitization has not changed over time. Strong and extremely strong patch test reactions are seen more often in the South, probably because of the higher number of PPD-containing hair dye products.

Authors with CRIS profile

Wolfgang Uter Professur für Epidemiologie

Involved external institutions

University of Groningen / Rijksuniversiteit Groningen NL Netherlands (NL) Università degli Studi di Trieste IT Italy (IT) Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce / Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach PL Poland (PL) Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine (NIOM) PL Poland (PL)

How to cite

APA:

Schuttelaar, M.-L.A., Vogel, T.A., Rui, F., Krecisz, B., Chomiczewska-Skora, D., Kiec-Swierczynska, M.,... Filon, F.L. (2016). ESSCA results with the baseline series, 2002-2012: p-phenylenediamine. Contact Dermatitis, 75(3), 165-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.12583

MLA:

Schuttelaar, Marie-Louise A., et al. "ESSCA results with the baseline series, 2002-2012: p-phenylenediamine." Contact Dermatitis 75.3 (2016): 165-72.

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