Background: Contact dermatitis is one of the most common dermatological conditions seen in clinical practice. Patch testing is the gold standard for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis and identifying causative allergens.
Aim: To evaluate the clinical profile of patients with contact dermatitis and analyze the results of standard patch testing for identifying causative allergens.
Materials & Methods: Prospective observational study conducted at a dermatology department over 12 months. Patch testing was done using the Indian Standard Series (ISS). Clinical correlation, grading, and relevance of positive reactions were assessed.
Results: Out of ___ patients, __% showed positive patch test results. Common allergens identified were nickel sulfate, potassium dichromate, fragrance mix, paraben mix, colophony, and neomycin. Females showed higher positivity to nickel, whereas construction workers showed higher positivity to chromates.
Conclusion: Patch testing is a valuable tool for accurate diagnosis and management of contact dermatitis. Occupational exposure and gender significantly influence allergen sensitivity patterns.