[Food allergy in patients with pruritic dermatoses].

Allergological examination of 88 patients with pruritic dermatoses (eczema and neurodermite) and 55 control subjects has demonstrated an important role of food allergy in the pathogenesis of these dermatoses as well as a high percentage of latent food sensitization. Strawberry, citrus and chicken meat appeared to be the most frequently occurring food allergens. Gastrointestinal diseases identified in part of the patients were found to be conducive to the development of food allergy.