DERMATITIS
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Dermatitis is usually diagnosed on clinical grounds, based on
the patient's history, family history and close examination of the
skin. Patch testing is sometimes required in contact dermatitis to
determine if a particular irritant causes the dermatitis.
The patches, which contain diluted versions of the suspected
allergens suspended in white soft paraffin, are placed on the back.
They are taken off after two days. A test is positive when there is
an area of eczema underlying the patch. |
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