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Comprehensive Patch Testing: An Essential Tool for Care of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Kayla Tran1, Amber Atwater1, Margo Reeder1
1Kayla Tran is from the School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. Dr. Atwater is from the Department of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC. Dr. Reeder is from the Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison. Dr. Yu is from the Department of Dermatology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond.
Abstract:
Patch testing (PT) is the gold standard diagnostic test for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and is essential for guiding allergen avoidance. Comprehensive PT refers to the completion of PT for all potentially relevant and testable allergens for a given patient. It is necessary for most patients with contact allergy and can illustrate allergen trends and identify allergens that otherwise would be missed using a limited screening panel. Early identification of relevant allergens leads to clinical improvement, improved quality-of-life, and reduced health care utilization. This article illustrates the clinical and public health value of comprehensive PT and the vital role of allergen access in the comprehensive patch test process.
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