Changes in the pattern of sensitization to common contact allergens in Denmark between 1985-86 and 1997-98, with a special view to the effect of preventive strategies

British Journal of Dermatology

Volumn 142, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 490-495

  Duus Johansen, Jeanne ^d   Menne T ^d   Christophersen, J ^a   Kaaber, K ^b   Veien, N ^c  

^a Dermatology Clinic   (Denmark)

^b Dermatology Clinic   (Denmark)

^c Dermatology Clinic Aalborg   (Denmark)

^d UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN   (Denmark)

Author keywords

Chromate; Contact allergy; Denmark; Fragrance mix; Nickel; Patch testing

Indexed keywords

CONTACT ALLERGEN; DICHROMATE POTASSIUM; NICKEL SULFATE; PERFUME;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; CHILD; CONTACT ALLERGY; DENMARK; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; NICKEL HYPERSENSITIVITY; OCCUPATIONAL ALLERGY; PREVALENCE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SKIN SENSITIZATION;

ADOLESCENT; AGE DISTRIBUTION; CHILD; CHILD, PRESCHOOL; DENMARK; DERMATITIS, ALLERGIC CONTACT; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; FEMALE; HUMANS; INFANT; INFANT, NEWBORN; MALE; NICKEL; PATCH TESTS; PERFUME; POTASSIUM DICHROMATE; PREVALENCE;

EID: 0344626205     PISSN: 00070963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03362.x     Document Type: Article

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