Table 3.
Metalloproteinase-2 levels and skin patch test results in contact dermatitis patients
| Parameter | Patch test − | Patch test + |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, n (%)** | F 11 (39%)/M 17 (61%) | F 17 (77%)/M 5 (23%) |
| Age, mean ± SD [years] | 40.1 ±13.1 | 35.5 ±13.8 |
| n | 28 | 22 |
| MMP-2 levels – contact dermatitis exacerbation | ||
| Mean ± SD | 227.8 ±76.6 | 225.1 ±81.1 |
| Median | 195.6 | 190.9 |
| Min. | 145.7 | 145.8 |
| Max. | 477.5 | 440.6 |
| MMP-2 levels – contact dermatitis remission | ||
| Mean | 196.2 ±45.3 | 198.5 ±66.4 |
| Median | 182.6 | 178.3 |
| Min. | 144.2 | 133.6 |
| Max. | 321.7 | 450.3 |
**
χ2 test p < 0.001, Fisher's exact test p < 0.001.