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Outlines the most common allergens with practical tips for patch testing in a concise and algorithmic fashion for easy reference
Covers patch testing in special populations (including pediatric patients)
Includes pearls for patch testing specific to certain allergens
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Table of contents (2 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis covers the most relevant allergens in a concise and algorithmic fashion, with practical tips for patch testing. This book assists practitioners and trainees with educating patients on how to avoid their irritants and allergens to effectively manage contact dermatitis. Clinical pearls for patch testing of certain allergens are clearly outlined in this book to help providers avoid common pitfalls and reduce the risk of incorrect diagnoses, making it an essential reference for all involved in the treatment of contact dermatitis.
Authors and Affiliations
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University of California, San Diego, USA
Sharon E Jacob
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, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous, University Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA
Elise M. Herro
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis
Authors: Sharon E Jacob, Elise M. Herro
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4585-1
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-4584-4Published: 24 January 2013
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-4585-1Published: 23 January 2013
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: X, 132
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 29 illustrations in colour
Topics: Dermatology, Allergology