A multicentre review of the footwear allergens tested in the UK

Abstract

Footwear allergens used for patch testing vary between dermatology centres in the UK. The aim of our study is to ascertain the footwear allergens currently in use and their test results in several dermatology centres in the UK. Data were obtained from databases in 9 dermatology departments. A new footwear series consisting of 19 allergens including those with positive results and current/ past relevance in this study based on collective experience is proposed for wider use and further evaluation. © Blackwell Munksgaard, 2005.