Patch Test Results with Metals and Meteorological Conditions
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Patch test results with metals and meteorological conditions.
BACKGROUND Nickel, cobalt and chromium are some of the most common causes of type IV sensitizations and subsequent allergic contact dermatitis. Accurate diagnosis of contact sensitization to these metal salts is made possible through standardized patch testing; however, patch tests with metal allergens may be influenced by meteorological conditions at the time of testing. We aimed to investigat...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Archives of Allergy and Immunology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1423-0097,1018-2438
DOI: 10.1159/000142047