Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2011, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (7): 511-512.

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Relationship between photoallergens and melasma

  

  • Received:2010-08-23 Revised:2011-02-22 Online:2011-07-15 Published:2011-07-12

Abstract:

Objective To study the relationship between common photoallergens and melasma. Methods Twenty allergens were selected according to the National Diagnostic Criteria for Photosensitive Dermatitis induced by cosmetics, National Diagnostic Criteria for Contact Dermatitis induced by cosmetics and National Diagnostic Criteria for Occupational Skin Diseases. Based on the standard procedures for photopatch test recommended by the British Photodermatology Group (BPG), photopatch test was performed on 50 patients with melasma and 30 normal controls. Results The positivity rate of photopatch test was 48.0% (24/50) in patients suffering from melasma, significantly higher than in the controls[23.33% (7/30), P < 0.05]. Conclusion Patients with melasma appear more likely to have positive photopatch test than normal controls.

Key words: Patchtests