The diagnostic value of Atopy Patch Test and Skin Prick Test in children with atopic dermatitis and suspected food allergy

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (10) ◽  
pp. A93
Author(s):  
Francavilla Ruggiero ◽  
Lorè Maria ◽  
Leone Maddalena ◽  
Miniello Vito ◽  
Fanelli Margherita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Food Allergy ◽  
Skin Prick Test ◽  
Patch Test ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Atopy Patch Test ◽  
Prick Test

scholarly journals Atopy patch test (APT) in the diagnosis of food allergy in children with atopic dermatitis

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 724-728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soloni Afra Pires Levy ◽  
Sergio Duarte Dortas Junior ◽  
Andrea Huguenim Silva Pires ◽  
Augusto Tiaqui Abe ◽  
Solange Oliveira Rodrigues Valle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Food Allergy ◽  
Skin Prick Test ◽  
Patch Test ◽  
Late Phase ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
Atopy Patch Test ◽  
Prick Test ◽  
Occlusion Time ◽  
Specificity And Sensitivity

BACKGROUND: Atopic Dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. Food allergens are important in the pathogenesis in 1/3 of the cases. Several mechanisms are involved in the pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis. Immediate reactions are identified by both measurement of specific IgE and skin prick test. Atopy Patch Test seems to be relevant in the investigation of patients with suspected delayed-type reactions. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the standardization of this method concerning allergen concentration, occlusion time and interpretation, and determine the specificity and sensitivity of the Atopy Patch Test according to the skin prick test and specific IgE levels in food allergy diagnosis in children with Atopic Dermatitis. METHODS: Seventy-two children, aged 2-12 years were selected and followed at the allergy clinic of the Hospital São Zacharias. Skin prick test, specific IgE and food Atopy Patch Test (cow's milk, egg, soy and wheat) were carried out. Three groups were submitted to the Atopy Patch Test: (1) Atopic Dermatitis with or without Rhinitis and Asthma; (2) Rhinitis and or Asthma without AD; (3) Healthy individuals. RESULTS: In group 1, 40% of the patients presented positive reactions. The longer the exposure time (48h and 72h), the higher the sensitivity. In group 2, the test was more specific than sensitive for all the extracts, with increased sensitivity the longer the time of exposure (72h). In group 3, 8.3% presented positive tests. CONCLUSION: APT evidenced a great diagnostic value in late-phase reactions to food, with high specificity. It showed to be a specific and reliable tool in comparison with the healthy group's results.

Negative Atopy Patch Test and Negative Skin Prick Test Reduce the Need for Oral Food Challenge in Children with Atopic Dermatitis

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Peron ◽  
Rossana Tenconi ◽  
Maddalena Leone ◽  
Patrizia Macellaro ◽  
Elena Ceriani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Prick Test ◽  
Patch Test ◽  
Food Challenge ◽  
Oral Food Challenge ◽  
Atopy Patch Test ◽  
Prick Test ◽  
Negative Skin Prick Test

Usefulness of skin prick test using bifurcated needle for the diagnosis of food allergy among infantile atopic dermatitis

2007 ◽  
Vol &NA; ◽  
pp. S284
Author(s):  
Mika Ogata ◽  
Akinori Shukuya ◽  
Chizuko Sugisaki ◽  
Kaori Ikematsu ◽  
Takashi Komata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Food Allergy ◽  
Skin Prick Test ◽  
Prick Test
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