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- Title
A practical approach to patch testing for cosmetic allergens.
- Authors
Mowad, Christen M.
- Abstract
Cosmetics are widely used products in our society today. The cosmetic industry is huge and continues to grow. Contact dermatitis to cosmetics is a major issue. Approximately 6% of all individuals patch tested are suspected of having a cosmetic allergic contact dermatitis. Patch testing is the gold standard for evaluating, diagnosing, and directing the management of patients with cosmetic allergic contact dermatitis. Patch testing beyond the standard tray is necessary to accurately diagnose and treat patients, and can be guided, in part, by patient history. Educating patients about the allergens identified via patch testing is crucial in the successful management of these patients.
- Subjects
COSMETICS; ALLERGENS
- Publication
Dermatologic Therapy, 2001, Vol 14, Issue 3, p188
- ISSN
1396-0296
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1529-8019.2001.01024.x