Alikhan Ali, Maibach Howard I
Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., USA.
Chem Immunol Allergy. 2014;100:97-100. doi: 10.1159/000358608. Epub 2014 May 22.
Allergic contact dermatitis is one of the most important dermatologic disorders worldwide - it can cause significant morbidity and decreased quality of life, as well as having major economic implications and loss of vocational productivity. Patch testing is the most important discovery in allergic contact dermatitis and the best diagnostic modality to date; the thin-layer rapid- use epicutaneous (TRUE) test is a more recent patch test development which has improved the convenience and feasibility of the test. The future of allergic contact dermatitis is bright as we continue to learn more about the science of the disorder, as well as ways to improve diagnosis and patient care. Furthermore, it is important to remember, in this global age, that cooperation between health care providers worldwide is essential.
过敏性接触性皮炎是全球最重要的皮肤病之一——它可导致严重发病和生活质量下降，还会产生重大经济影响以及职业生产力损失。斑贴试验是过敏性接触性皮炎领域最重要的发现，也是迄今为止最佳的诊断方法；薄层快速使用表皮（TRUE）试验是斑贴试验的一项最新进展，它提高了试验的便利性和可行性。随着我们不断深入了解这种疾病的科学原理以及改善诊断和患者护理的方法，过敏性接触性皮炎的未来一片光明。此外，在这个全球化时代，必须牢记全球医疗服务提供者之间的合作至关重要。
