Burli A, Schlarbaum JP, Liszewski WJ, Mansh MD, Maibach HI. Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Sexual and Gender Minority Patients: Disparities and a Call to Action.
Dermatitis 2022;
Publish Ahead of Print:01206501-990000000-00077. [PMID:
36255395 DOI:
10.1097/der.0000000000000959]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients face health issues relevant to dermatologists, such as allergic contact dermatitis (ACD); however, there is a lack of information surrounding common allergens causing ACD that disproportionally affect SGM patients.
METHODS
Covidence, Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched to identify relevant articles studying ACD in the SGM population.
RESULTS
Common allergens associated with ACD in SGM patients include nitrates, fragrance mix, methylisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone-methylchloroisothiazolinone, topical antibiotics, and allergens seen in chest binders. Common anatomic sites included the chest, cheeks, perioral region, nasal orifices, and the anogenital region.
CONCLUSIONS
Certain allergens and body sites affected by ACD are more common among the SGM community. This can help guide patch testing as a diagnostic tool. Further research must be conducted regarding ACD in SGM patients.
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