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Allergen Sensitization in Skin of Color

Scoping review links contact allergy to AD severity

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    Allergic contact dermatitis may worsen atopic dermatitis in darker skin.

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    Rates of atopic dermatitis in Black adults range from 21% to 38%.

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    There are access disparities for patch testing among Black and Hispanic patients.

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    Black patients show positive reactions to p-phenylenediamine.

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    Pediatric patients often have higher rates of concurrent atopic dermatitis.

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    The study prompts more consideration of contact allergy in skin of color.

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    Most studies included were retrospective and heterogeneous.

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Allergen Sensitization in Skin of Color

Scoping review links contact allergy to AD severity

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • February 20, 2026

  • 3 min

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