How to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis, perform and interpret
patch tests, and select the best treatment options Written for a
broad range of dermatologic professionals, Common Contact Allergens
is a straightforward and useful guide that bridges the gap between
detailed reference texts and basic handbooks on contact allergy,
making it an ideal addition to general dermatology practices for
practical use in the office. The first section of the book leads
practitioners through the steps necessary to effectively and
accurately perform patch testing. This covers basic immunological
knowledge, various ways in which contact allergy can present, patch
test techniques, and how to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis.
Giving attention to all standard allergens, the second section
offers an overview of the current literature on each, with detailed
analysis on determining the clinical relevance of a positive patch
test reaction. This convenient companion: Offers universally
applicable guidance on when and how to perform patch testing, as
well as how to interpret test reactions and arrive at accurate
diagnoses Characterizes allergens from the Standard 'Baseline'
Series, the International Series, and the T.R.U.E. Test Series
Profiles allergens such as metals, fragrances, medicaments, rubber
chemicals, plant chemicals, hair and clothing dyes, excipients, and
resins Contains case reports, clinical images, patch test tips, and
more Features color-coded exposure templates for easy consultation
Provides key pointers on how to take patient histories and handle
challenging cases Introduces new concepts such as 'microhistory'
and 'microexamination' Allows access to online supplementary
material featuring CAS numbers, toxicology, immunology, prevalence
rates, chemical structures, additional case reports, and more
Common Contact Allergens is a valuable reference tool for trainee
and practicing general dermatologists, dermatology nurses,
occupational health physicians, allergists, and other medical
professionals with an interest in dermatology.
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