Pitfalls in Patch Testing : Minimizing the Risk of Avoidable False-Negative Reactions - 05/05/20
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Patch testing is the gold-standard diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis; unfortunately, it is a procedure with potential for errors, including false-negative reactions. Some of the factors responsible for this are likely unavoidable; however, others may potentially lie within the control of the user. Knowledge and management of these controllable factors may improve the outcome of patch testing and minimize the incidence of false-negative patch test results.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Patch testing, False-negative, Allergic contact dermatitis
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Neither Dr S. Ophaug orDr K. Schwarzenberger report any relevant conflicts of interest. |
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