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Anna J Magembe1, Mark D P Davis, Donna M Richardson
1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Background:
Patch testing rarely is confounded by localized dermatitis induced in the area being tested (usually the back). Its occurrence renders the interpretation of patch tests impossible.
Objective:
To review our experience of the circumstances in which this phenomenon occurs during patch testing.
Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed patients with this phenomenon who underwent patch testing from January 1, 2002, through June 30, 2006.
Results:
Of the 3,569 patients tested, 12 (0.34% [9 men and 3 women]) had development of this phenomenon. All patients previously had recent widespread dermatitis that was suppressed temporarily with topical corticosteroids and wet dressings at the time of patch testing. The period between control of the dermatitis and the initiation of patch testing was less than 1 week for all patients. Three patients (25%) had recently discontinued therapy with systemic corticosteroids (less than 1 week earlier).
Conclusion:
In patients with irritable skin either immediately after widespread dermatitis is controlled or after the cessation of systemic corticosteroid treatment, a flare of dermatitis induced by patch testing may render patch tests unreadable and therefore uninterpretable. To avoid this confounding occurrence, a waiting period between control of widespread dermatitis and initiation of patch testing is advised.
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