Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis

Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis covers the most relevant allergens in a concise and algorithmic fashion, with practical tips for patch testing. This book assists practitioners and trainees with educating patients on how to avoid their irritants and allergens to effectively manage contact dermatitis. Clinical pearls for patch testing of certain allergens are clearly outlined in this book to help providers avoid common pitfalls and reduce the risk of incorrect diagnoses, making it an essential reference for all involved in the treatment of contact dermatitis.

List of contents

Clinical Guide Introduction.- Clinical Guide - Top 88 Allergens.

Summary

Practical Patch Testing and Chemical Allergens in Contact Dermatitis covers the most relevant allergens in a concise and algorithmic fashion, with practical tips for patch testing. This book assists practitioners and trainees with educating patients on how to avoid their irritants and allergens to effectively manage contact dermatitis. Clinical pearls for patch testing of certain allergens are clearly outlined in this book to help providers avoid common pitfalls and reduce the risk of incorrect diagnoses, making it an essential reference for all involved in the treatment of contact dermatitis.

Product details

• Authors: Elise M Herro, Elise M. Herro, Sharon Jacob, Sharon E Jacob, Sharon E. Jacob
• Assisted by: Elise M. Herro (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.07.2012
• EAN: 9781447145844
• ISBN: 978-1-4471-4584-4
• No. of pages: 132
• Dimensions: 173 mm x 204 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 182 g
• Illustrations: X, 132 p. 31 illus., 29 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; B, Medicine, Dermatology, Allergy, Allergology, Medicine: Allergies, Contact dermatitis;Patch testing