International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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Research Paper | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 7 Issue 3, March 2018


Study of Patch Test for Hand and Foot Eczema

Prajakta Lawange | V. R. Sardesai


Abstract: Eczema is an inflammatory skin reaction characterized histologically by spongiosis with varying degrees of acanthosis, and a superficial perivascular lymphohistiocytic infiltrate. Material And MethodsThis is hospital based observational, prospective study was conducted at Tertiary Health Care Centre in Pune for a period of 18 months. By using Indian Standard Series, patch testing was done. The allergen was applied to the back of the patients and reading will be taken on day 2, 4 & 7. Result 12 patients were positive to one or more allergen reflecting a positivity rate of 30 %. ConclusionHousewives and workers suffered most from hand and foot eczema and most common allergen was paraphenylenediamine.


Keywords: Allergic contact dermatitis, Patch test, Hand and Foot Eczema, allergens


Edition: Volume 7 Issue 3, March 2018,


Pages: 840 - 842


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Prajakta Lawange, V. R. Sardesai, "Study of Patch Test for Hand and Foot Eczema", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 7 Issue 3, March 2018, pp. 840-842, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=ART2018685

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