This book outlines the most common allergens for contact dermatitis in a concise and algorithmic fashion for easy reference, and offers practical tips for patch testing. Includes a diagnostic algorithm/questionnaire.
Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis
β Scribed by Sharon E Jacob, Elise M. Herro (auth.)
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag London
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 141
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
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.
β¦ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages i-x
Clinical Guide Introduction....Pages 1-33
Clinical Guide β Top 88 Allergens....Pages 35-114
Back Matter....Pages 115-132
β¦ Subjects
Dermatology; Allergology
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