Contact allergy in Singapore.
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Contact allergy, viz. allergic contact dermatitis, photo-allergic contact dermatitis and contact urticaria, is a well-studied sub-specialty of dermatology in Singapore. Over the years, numerous studies and anecdotal reports on the subject have been published in both international and local refereed journals. This article reviews the epidemiological data on patch testing and photo-patch testing in Singapore. It also summarizes published clinical reports on important contact allergens that are found in both non-occupational and occupational setting.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology
دوره 17 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999