Basics of patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis.

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  • Mark D P Davis
  • Sara A Hylwa
  • Eve M Allen
چکیده

Patch testing is essential for identification of culprit allergens responsible for allergic contact dermatitis. This manuscript reviews how to perform patch testing and how to read and interpret the results.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

دوره 32 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013