Patch Testing and Prick Testing A Practical Guide Official Publication of the ICDRG / by Jean-Marie Lachapelle, Howard I. Maibach.

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)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edition:2nd ed. 2009.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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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 tests—the so-called standards—are 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:XVIII, 195 p. 80 illus., 78 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783540928065
DOI:10.1007/978-3-540-92806-5