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Patch testing in a British district general hospital.

B E Monk1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Bedford Hospital, Bedford, UK.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|December 22, 1999
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Routine patch testing in district general hospital dermatology clinics yielded results comparable to specialist centers. This indicates that nonspecialist clinics can perform patch testing effectively for common allergens.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Allergology

Background:

  • Contact dermatitis diagnosis relies on patch testing.
  • Evaluating the efficacy of patch testing in non-specialist settings is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the outcomes of patch testing conducted in a district general hospital dermatology clinic.
  • To compare the frequency of positive reactions and common allergens with data from specialist contact clinics.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patch testing results.
  • Inclusion of 753 patients from a British district general hospital (1993-1996).

Main Results:

  • The frequency of positive patch test reactions was comparable to specialist clinic series.
  • The relative frequency of common allergens identified was also similar.

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Conclusions:

  • Nonspecialist dermatology clinics can adequately perform routine patch testing.
  • Some cases may still necessitate referral to a specialist clinic for further evaluation or advice.