title: Patch testing with isolated and identified substances in products: basis for prevention.
abstract: Correct, pure, and stable patch test material is essential to obtain accurate patch test results. Various difficulties and fallacies with different allergens are discussed, and examples of how adequate chemical evaluation can form the basis for the prevention of allergic contact dermatitis are given.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fregert
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000592:standards*; D011643:Publishing / Q000592:standards; D011786:Quality Control; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens