Patch testing with rubber series in Europe: a critical review and recommendation
Warburton KL, Uter W, Geier J, Spiewak R, Mahler V, Crepy MN, Schuttelaar ML, Bauer A, Wilkinson M (2017)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2017
Journal
Book Volume: 76
Pages Range: 195-203
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.1111/cod.12736
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Rubber additives constitute an important group of contact allergens, particularly in certain occupations. OBJECTIVES: To collect information regarding the current practice of using a 'rubber series' in Europe, and discuss this against the background of evidence concerning the prevalence of allergy in order to derive a recommendation for a 'European rubber series'. METHODS: The following were performed: (i) a survey targeting all members of the COST action 'StanDerm' consortium, (ii) analysis of rubber contact allergy data in the database of the European Surveillance System on Contact Allergies, and (iii) a literature review. RESULTS: Information from 13 countries was available, from one or several departments of dermatology, and occasionally occupational health. Apart from some substances tested only in single departments, a broad overlap regarding important allergens was evident, but considerable variation existed between departments. CONCLUSIONS: An up-to-date 'European rubber series' is recommended, with the exclusion of substances only of historical concern. A 'supplementary rubber series' containing allergens of less proven importance, requiring further analysis, is recommended for departments specializing in occupational contact allergy. These should be continually updated as new evidence emerges.
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Chapel Allerton Hospital
United Kingdom (GB)
Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, APHP
France (FR)
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Germany (DE)
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany (DE)
Jagiellonian University / Uniwersytet Jagielloński (UJ)
Poland (PL)
University of Groningen / Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands (NL)
United Kingdom (GB)
Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, APHP
France (FR)
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Germany (DE)
Technische Universität Dresden
Germany (DE)
Jagiellonian University / Uniwersytet Jagielloński (UJ)
Poland (PL)
University of Groningen / Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Netherlands (NL)
How to cite
APA:
Warburton, K.L., Uter, W., Geier, J., Spiewak, R., Mahler, V., Crepy, M.-N.,... Wilkinson, M. (2017). Patch testing with rubber series in Europe: a critical review and recommendation. Contact Dermatitis, 76(4), 195-203. https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.12736
MLA:
Warburton, Katharine L., et al. "Patch testing with rubber series in Europe: a critical review and recommendation." Contact Dermatitis 76.4 (2017): 195-203.
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