Patch testing in patients with suspected footwear dermatitis: A retrospective study
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Patch Testing in Patients with Suspected Footwear Dermatitis: A Retrospective Study
BACKGROUND Footwear dermatitis represents a common but often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed condition. Patch testing aids in its confirmation and identification of the offending allergen. AIMS This study aimed to find the frequency of positive patch test reactions in cases with suspected allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) to footwear, as well as the common responsible allergens. MATERIALS AND M...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Dermatology Online Journal
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2229-5178
DOI: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_254_16