Evaluation of atopic diseases in patients with allergic contact dermatitis.

There is controversy on whether allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is associated with atopy. Research on eczema and the risk of ACD is mixed, and there is sparse literature on other atopic conditions. Our study examined the prevalence of several atopic conditions, including allergic rhinitis, eczema, asthma, and food allergies in patients with ACD, and compared these to patients without ACD.