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Data were retrieved from medical records.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 1035 patients were identified; 59 cases were excluded for incomplete data\/wrong indication. Median age was 37 years (IQR 26-57) with bimodal peaks at 25-40 and 55-65 years; 69% were females. History of atopy was present in 76.5% patients. Common dermatitis sites were hands 436 (47.0%), feet 303 (32.7%), and head\/ neck region 294 (31.7%). PT positivity rate was 885(89%). Top sensitising allergens were methyldibromoglutaronitrile (MDBGN), formaldehyde, potassium dichromate, nickel sulphate, and fragrance mix. In the cosmetic series, the main allergens were propylene glycol, thimerosal, and tert-butylhydroquinone. MDBGN showed an increasing trend, becoming the leading allergen from 2015-2020 before declining. Formaldehyde sensitisation rose until 2017, then stabilised. Potassium dichromate remained stable with peaks in 2015 and 2018. Cosmetic allergen sensitisation declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely due to reduced exposure.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Limitations<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This single-centre study lacked extended PT readings beyond day 4, did not assess clinical relevance, and reflects sensitisation rather than confirmed allergic reactions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Preservatives such as MDBGN, formaldehyde, and thimerosal were major sensitisers, alongside potassium dichromate, nickel, fragrance mix, and propylene glycol. 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