Contact Dermatitis in Children: Indications for Pediatric Patch Testing

Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is often underdiagnosed in pediatric patients, especially those with a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis (AD). Recent literature has shown that the incidence of ACD in children is increasing and several factors of atopy play a role. It is important to recognize the possibility of ACD in the pediatric population and perform extended patch testing with the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG) core series in these patients. Patch testing can help with allergen identification and management of chronic dermatitis.