Patch Testing and Prick Testing A Practical Guide Official Publication of the ICDRG

… It is clearly and concisely written and will serve asan indispensable guide for any dermatologist interested in contact dermatitis." (Renata H. Mullen, Doody’s Review Service, August, 2009)

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lachapelle, Jean-Marie (Editor), Maibach, Howard I. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2020, 2020
Edition:4th ed. 2020
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introductory Remarks
  • Part I Patch Testing
  • 1 Pathophysiology of Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis
  • 2 Diseases for Which Patch Testing Is Recommended: Patients Who Should Be Investigated
  • 3 Patch Testing Methodology
  • 4 Baseline Series of Patch Tests
  • 5 Photopatch Testing
  • 6 The T.R.U.E. Test® Methodology
  • 7 Additional Testing Procedures and Spot Tests
  • 8 Clinical Relevance of Patch Test Reactions
  • 9 Atopic Dermatitis, Irritant Contact Dermatitis, and Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • 10 Spectrum of Diseases for Which Prick Testing and Open (Non-prick) Testing Are Recommended: Patients Who Should Be Investigated
  • 11 Methodology of Open (Non-prick) Testing, Prick Testing, and Its Variants
  • Part III Testing in Cutaneous Systemic Immune-Related Adverse Drug Reactions: Interest and Limitations
  • 12 Testing Procedures in Cutaneous Systemic Immune-Related Adverse Drug Reactions
  • Appendices
  • Appendix A: Additional Series of Patch Tests
  • Appendix B: The InternationalContact Dermatitis Research Group
  • Appendix C: A List of Companies Producing and/or Distributing Patch and/or Prick Test Materials and/or Allergens