Background and Aim. Contact dermatitis (CD) is the most prevalent occupational skin disease with a significant impact on quality\nof life. Patch testing is used for the identification of responsible allergens which may improve protective and preventive measures\nin the workplace. Herein, we aim to identify the demographic characteristics and occupation of patients with early diagnosis of\noccupational CD and compare patch test results. Materials and Methods. The study included 330 patients referred to our clinic\nbetween April 2009 and April 2011 and who were patch-tested with 28-allergen European Standard Test. Results. 126 (38%) patients\nwere female and 204 (62%) were male with amean age of 36.12 (�±13.13) years. Positive allergic reactions were observed in 182 (55%)\npatients. Nickel sulphate (41/126) and potassium dichromate (39/204) were significantly the most common allergens in women\nand men, respectively (
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