title: Allergic contact dermatitis.
abstract: Allergic contact dermatitis is a common skin condition that can be difficult to diagnose without the aid of a specific diagnostic tool called patch testing. The pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic contact dermatitis are summarized in this review. The process of patch testing, the gold standard for diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis, is discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zeller
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Warshaw
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000941:Antigens; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017453:Dermatitis, Irritant / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010328:Patch Tests; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000941:Antigens; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists