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Clinical Utilization of Repeated Open Application Test Among American Contact Dermatitis Society Members
Gabrielle E Brown1, Nina Botto, Daniel C Butler
1From the *College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson; †Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco; ‡Department of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson; and §Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Mountain View, CA.
Background:
The repeated open application test (ROAT) provides useful information regarding allergens in suspected cases of allergic contact dermatitis; however, standardized methodology has not been established.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to assess how ROAT is used in clinical and research settings.
Methods:
We distributed a survey regarding ROAT practice to the American Contact Dermatitis Society and conducted a literature review of ROAT utilization in research.
Results:
A total of 67 American Contact Dermatitis Society members participated in the survey. Respondents most frequently recommend application of leave-on products twice daily (46.0%) and rinse-off products once daily (43.5%). The most commonly used anatomical sites include the forearm (38.7%) and antecubital fossa (32.3%). Most respondents continue ROAT for 1 (49.2%) or 2 weeks (31.7%). Literature review of 32 studies (26 leave-on, 6 rinse-off) revealed that application frequency is most common at twice daily for both leave-on (96.2%) and rinse-off (50.0%) products. The most common anatomical site is the forearm (62.5%), with an overall study duration of 3 to 4 weeks (65.6%).
Conclusions:
When comparing ROAT clinical and research practice, the majority trend was consistent for leave-on product application frequency and anatomical site, but not for rinse-off product application frequency, or overall duration. Further research is needed to determine best practice recommendations.
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