Patch test clinic start-up: From basics to pearls

Alina Goldenberg; Alison Ehrlich; Brian C. Machler; Sharon E. Jacob

doi:10.1097/DER.0000000000000559

Patch test clinic start-up: From basics to pearls

Alina Goldenberg, Alison Ehrlich, Brian C. Machler, Sharon E. Jacob

Dermatology

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Abstract

Allergic contact dermatitis is a prevalent burdensome condition affecting millions of Americans. Patch testing, the criterion-standard allergic contact dermatitis diagnostic tool, is underused by US dermatologists. Incorporating patch testing into modern dermatology practices is achievable with utilization of accurate resources and sustainable support. This review focuses on the basics of patch testing and provides practical pearls to assist novice providers in establishing a contact dermatitis specialty practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	247-296
Number of pages	50
Journal	Dermatitis
Volume	31
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/DER.0000000000000559
State	Published - Sep 1 2020

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Immunology and Allergy
Dermatology

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