Prevalence of contact allergy in the general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Farzad Alinaghi Niels H BennikeAlexander EgebergJacob P ThyssenJeanne D Johansen

Published in: Contact dermatitis (2018)

This meta-analysis confirmed that at least 20% of the general population are contact-allergic to common environmental allergens. It highlights the need for more effective preventive strategies for common allergens in consumer goods, cosmetics, and the workplace.

Keyphrases

systematic review
meta analyses
risk factors
atopic dermatitis
health information
human health
case control
risk assessment
health promotion
life cycle
social media