Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Sharon E. Jacob
San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital, 8010 Frost Street, Suite 602, San Diego, CA 92123
Tanzania
Editorial
The ‘Pull Test’ Delineation of Irritant Patch Test Reactions
Author(s): Sharon E. Jacob and Shehla AdmaniSharon E. Jacob and Shehla Admani
Patch testing is the gold standard for diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis, though irritant reactions may be seen as well. ‘Doubtful’ reactions showing only macular erythema can at times be difficult to distinguish between irritant from allergic reactions, especially in patients with impaired skin barriers. We use the ‘pull test’ technique to help delineate irritant reactions. .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000e104