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The impact of meteorological conditions on patch test results with 12 standard series allergens (fragrances, biocides, topical ingredients)
Author(s) -
Uter W.,
Hegewald J.,
Kränke B.,
Schnuch A.,
Gefeller O.,
Pfahlberg A.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08448.x
Subject(s) - patch test , humidity , medicine , formaldehyde , relative humidity , toxicology , allergy , chemistry , meteorology , immunology , organic chemistry , physics , biology
Fluctuating irritability of the skin induced by low ambient temperature and humidity may compromise the reproducibility of patch testing.