German contact allergy group
Synonym(s)
DKG; German Contact Allergy Group e.V.
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Association of German-speaking dermatologists with proven interest in the field of allergology for scientific and clinical cooperation.
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- Foundation of the German Contact Allergy Group (DKG) on 26 May 1987 in Berlin.
- Aim: Intensification of scientific and clinical cooperation in the field of contact allergy for the benefit of the general public.
- Members: allergologically interested dermatologists from the German-speaking countries. They deal with the pathophysiology, diagnostics, epidemiology and clinic of contact eczema.
- 1997 Registration of the DKG in the register of associations at the district court of Göttingen (recognition of non-profit status).
- Membership requirements for physicians: proven qualification in the field of contact allergy.
- Twice a year joint working meetings of the DKG members. Discussions are held on the revision of test series for epicutaneous testing, quality assurance and improvement of epicutaneous testing. In addition, planning of multi-centre clinical studies and preparation of statements/recommendations on current topics and problems.
- Results are published nationally and internationally.
- At the European level, the DKG is represented by a representative on the Council of the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD).
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Website: www.ivdk.gwdg.de/dkg
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Schnuch A et al (1989) The Information Network of Dermatological Clinics (IVDK) for the documentation and scientific evaluation of contact allergies (status September 1989). Allergology 12: 471-474