title: Pitfalls in patch testing.
abstract: Patch testing is an invaluable diagnostic tool in the evaluation of allergic contact dermatitis. While TrueTest has simplified the technique for many practitioners, there remains potential for error. We asked 4 experts to describe their approach to several dilemmas encountered in patch testing. Their responses will be helpful to both the veteran and tyro.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Brooke Army Medical Center/Wilford Hall Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elston
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Licata
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rudner
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Trotter
mesh_terms: D015982:Bias; D002980:Climate; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D010328:Patch Tests / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013997:Time Factors