[Clinico-immunologic evaluation of the efficacy of bikarfen in allergic dermatoses].

It was found that the new native antihistamine and antiserotonin drug bicarphen possesses in patients with allergic dermatoses (eczema and neurodermatitis) more active antihistaminic, anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and antiallergic properties than commonly used drugs, particularly in cases with prevalence of exudative and allergic reactions of the immediate type. Normalization of rosette-forming T-lymphocytes and A and G immunoglobulins was essential.

[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.