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Chapter-04 Investigations of Allergic Contact Dermatitis

BOOK TITLE: Atlas and Synopsis of Contact and Occupational Dermatology

Author
1. Ghosh Sanjay
ISBN
9788184482928
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10059_4
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
10
Author Affiliations
1. Institute of Allergic and Immunologic, Skin Diseases, Kolkata, India, MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, Bihar, India, AMRI-Apollo Hospital, 27/2C Bakultala Lane, Kasba, Kolkata, India, Advanced Medicare and Research Institute (AMRI) and Sri Aurobindo Seva Kendra (SASK), Kolkata, Mata Gujri Memorial (MGM) Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, Bihar, India, MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, Bihar, India; Institute of Allergic and Immunologic Skin Diseases (IAISD), Kolkata, West Bengal, India, MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, Bihar; Institute of Allergic and Immunologic Skin Diseases, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Institute of Allergic and Immonologic Skin Diseases (IAISD), Kolkata, West Bengal, India; MGM Medical College and LSK Hospital, Kishanganj, Bihar, India
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Abstract

Patch test denotes a mini-reproduction of allergic contact dermatitis in clinical settings. This test is indicated in allergic contact dermatitis syndrome as well as atopic dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, stasis dermatitis and pompholyx. Proper selection of patients, following conventional method of test, using standard battery of allergens and careful interpretation of results remain the cornerstone of patch test. Different forms of patch testing like closed, semi-open or open testing are to be applied as per pattern of allergy and nature of allergens.

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