European Society of Contact Dermatitis guideline for diagnostic patch testing – recommendations on best practice
University of Copenhagen · Gentofte Hospital · +22 more institutions
Abstract
Summary The present guideline summarizes all aspects of patch testing for the diagnosis of contact allergy in patients suspected of suffering, or having been suffering, from allergic contact dermatitis or other delayed‐type hypersensitivity skin and mucosal conditions. Sections with brief descriptions and discussions of different pertinent topics are followed by a highlighted short practical recommendation. Topics comprise, after an introduction with important definitions, materials, technique, modifications of epicutaneous testing, individual factors influencing the patch test outcome or necessitating special considerations, children, patients with occupational contact dermatitis and drug eruptions as special…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 113.34
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 176
Authors
23- JDJeanne Duus JohansenCorresponding
University of Copenhagen, Gentofte Hospital
- KAKristiina Aalto‐Korte
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
- TATove Agner
University of Copenhagen, Bispebjerg Hospital
- KEKlaus E. Andersen
University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital
- AJAndreas J. Bircher
University of Basel, University Hospital of Basel
Topics & keywords
- Patch testing
- Guideline
- Contact dermatitis
- Medicine
- Dermatology
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Patch test
- Allergy
- Good health and well-being