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

Knowledge in the field of allergic contact dermatitis has developed to a considerable degree, which includes improved techniques of patch testing and prick testing, e.g. additional tests such as open, semi-open, repeated open application test (ROAT) and use tests, photopatch tests, atopy patch tests...

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Main Authors: Lachapelle, Jean-Marie. (Author), Maibach, Howard I. (Author), Ring, Johannes. (Author), Darsow, Ulf. (Author), Rustemeyer, Thomas. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
Edition:Second Edition.
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Online Access:https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-92806-5
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Summary:Knowledge in the field of allergic contact dermatitis has developed to a considerable degree, which includes improved techniques of patch testing and prick testing, e.g. additional tests such as open, semi-open, repeated open application test (ROAT) and use tests, photopatch tests, atopy patch tests and provocative tests. Further, due to the ongoing changes in our environment, the series of patch teststhe so-called standardsare also regularly renewed. This new edition: <listitem> Is completely revised, updated and expanded Is reader-friendly, structured with core messages Includes an increased number of flowcharts and illustrations It is a globally useful and outstanding guide in the management of positive and negative patch test and prick test reactions, for all practicing dermatologists, from the beginner to the well-trained expert.
Physical Description:online resource.
ISBN:9783540928065