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Validation of Self-...
Validation of Self-testing as a Method to Estimate the Prevalence of Nickel Allergy
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Medical Journals Sweden AB,2011
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https://lup.lub.lu.se/record/2180278URI
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https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1125DOI
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Language:English
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The aim of this study was to investigate the validity of self-patch testing for nickel allergy, in order to determine a cost-effective method for surveillance of the prevalence of nickel allergy. Population-based study including patch testing is the most reliable method to study the prevalence of allergy, but it is expensive and has logistical problems. A total of 191 dermatology patients referred to patch testing were provided with a self-test package with written instructions. The self-test was applied on the arm by the patient, on the same day that the regular patch test was applied on the back. The patient evaluated the self-test before patch test reading at the clinic. Patch test at the dermatology clinic detected 46/191 (24%) nickel-positive individuals. The sensitivity of the self-test was 72% (95% confidence interval (Cl) 57-84), the specificity 91% (95% Cl 85-95), and the proportion of agreement 86% (95% CI 81-91). Thus, in the population studied, the validity of self-testing for nickel allergy was adequate.
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Svensson, Ake
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Farm, Gunilla
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Engfeldt, MalinLund University,Lunds universitet,Yrkes- och miljödermatologi,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Occupational and Environmental Dermatology,Lund University Research Groups(Swepub:lu)derm-mfr
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Meding, Birgitta
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Yrkes- och miljödermatologiForskargrupper vid Lunds universitet
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In:Acta Dermato-Venereologica: Medical Journals Sweden AB91:5, s. 526-5301651-20570001-5555
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