Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis - Softcover

Jacob, Sharon E; Herro, Elise M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447145844 ISBN 13: 9781447145844

Publisher: Springer, 2013

Synopsis

This book outlines the most common allergens for contact dermatitis in a concise and algorithmic fashion for easy reference, and offers practical tips for patch testing. Includes a diagnostic algorithm/questionnaire.

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From the Back Cover

The field of contact dermatitis is potentially frustrating given the complexity of the clinical decision-making process and the effect of false positives and negatives on patient expectations and management. Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis outlines the most common allergens with practical tips for patch testing in a concise and algorithmic fashion.

Children have different needs for patch testing and this handbook describes how to test them safely and manage their disease. Educating patients on how to avoid their irritants and allergens is also key to treatment in all types of contact dermatitis. The authors have incorporated concise reference material on where these chemicals are found and how patients can avoid them.

Clinical pearls for patch testing of certain allergens are clearly outlined in this handbook to help providers avoid common pitfalls and reduce the risk of incorrect diagnoses. A frustrating clinical visit and a disappointed patient can potentially be avoided with the use of this book, and thus is is an essential reference for trainees in dermatology and all involved in the management of patients with dermatitis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447145844
• ISBN 13: 9781447145844
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142