Allergic contact dermatitis in the United Arab Emirates

Abstract

Background No data exist on allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aim Our aim was threefold: (i) to determine the incidence of ACD; (ii) to identify responsible allergens using the European Standard Series, TRUE TEST, and other substances; (iii) to tentatively explore population-specific reactions in Al Ain, UAE.