Role of immediate food hypersensitivity in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis
HA Sampson - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1983 - Elsevier
Twenty-six children with atopic dermatitis and markedly elevated serum IgE concentrations
were evaluated for clinical evidence of hypersensitivity to foods with double-blind placebo-
controlled food challenges. Selection of foods for challenges was based on positive prick
skin tests (> 3 mm wheal) or a convincing history. At least one positive skin test to a food
antigen was found in 24 26 patients. A total of 111 double-blind placebo-controlled
challenges were performed in these children after suspect foods were eliminated from their …
were evaluated for clinical evidence of hypersensitivity to foods with double-blind placebo-
controlled food challenges. Selection of foods for challenges was based on positive prick
skin tests (> 3 mm wheal) or a convincing history. At least one positive skin test to a food
antigen was found in 24 26 patients. A total of 111 double-blind placebo-controlled
challenges were performed in these children after suspect foods were eliminated from their …