Allergic contact dermatitis in children
W. L. Weston and J. A. Weston
Allergic contact dermatitis accounts for up to 20% of all dermatitis in
childhood. The major sources of contact allergy in childhood are metals,
shoes, preservatives, and plants. There is considerable variability from
region to region and country to country in the prevalence and causes of
contact dermatitis in childhood. We suggest that patch testing be done more
frequently in evaluating dermatitis in children. Topical or systemic
glucocorticosteroids and allergen avoidance are the mainstays of therapy in
childhood.
