Preliminary experience of patch testing at Srinagar, Kashmir

Sir, Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), a delayed type of hypersensitivity reaction developing in sensitized individuals after environmental exposure to allergens, is a challenging problem with considerable morbidity and economic impact. [...]this preliminary study conducted to experience the result...

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Published inIndian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology Vol. 79; no. 6; pp. 813 - 816
Main Authors Hassan, Iffat, Rather, Parvaiz, Jabeen, Yasmeen, Wani, Zubair, Altaf, Hinah, Nisa, Nuzhatun, Yaseen, Umar, Rasool, Farhan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications 01.11.2013
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
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Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Age
Aged
Allergic contact dermatitis
Allergies
Care and treatment
Child
Child, Preschool
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - diagnosis
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact - epidemiology
Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Illnesses
India - epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Nickel - adverse effects
Patch Tests - methods
Patch Tests - standards
Potassium
Potassium Dichromate - adverse effects
Skin tests
Studies
Young Adult
India
Kashmir
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Summary:Sir, Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), a delayed type of hypersensitivity reaction developing in sensitized individuals after environmental exposure to allergens, is a challenging problem with considerable morbidity and economic impact. [...]this preliminary study conducted to experience the results of patch testing at our center reveals results generally similar to that of other centers, both in country and abroad.
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ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.120737