OBJECTIVE: To evaluate eventual contact sensitization in 7 patients with plasma cell vulvitis (PCV). STUDY DESIGN: Seven women with PCV underwent patch tests with the Italian standard series and with additional batteries of allergens (perfumes, preservatives, emulsifiers, medicaments and corticosteroid series). RESULTS: One patient experienced a positive reaction t o balsam of Peru and wool alcohol. CONCLUSION: Patch testing is not normally necessary in the management of PCV. However, when a patient with PCV complains of burning or pruritus after application of topical products, patch tests could prove useful.
Are patch tests useful in plasma cell vulvitis?
VIRGILI, Anna;LEVRATTI, Arianna;ZAMPINO, Maria Rosaria;CORAZZA, Monica
2004
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate eventual contact sensitization in 7 patients with plasma cell vulvitis (PCV). STUDY DESIGN: Seven women with PCV underwent patch tests with the Italian standard series and with additional batteries of allergens (perfumes, preservatives, emulsifiers, medicaments and corticosteroid series). RESULTS: One patient experienced a positive reaction t o balsam of Peru and wool alcohol. CONCLUSION: Patch testing is not normally necessary in the management of PCV. However, when a patient with PCV complains of burning or pruritus after application of topical products, patch tests could prove useful.File in questo prodotto:
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