Open AccessCommon Allergens Identified Based on Patch Test Results in Patients with Suspected Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp
Author(s) -
Nouf Mohammed Aleid,
Raymond M. Fertig,
Austin J. Maddy,
Antonellá Tosti
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
skin appendage disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.773
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 2296-9195
pISSN - 2296-9160
DOI - 10.1159/000453530
Subject(s) - medicine , scalp , dermatology , patch test , contact dermatitis , allergen , allergic contact dermatitis , itching , population , allergy , immunology , environmental health
Contact dermatitis of the scalp is common and might be caused by many chemicals including metals, ingredients of shampoos and conditioners, dyes, or other hair treatments. Eliciting a careful history and patch tests are necessary to identify the responsible allergen and prevent relapses.
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