title: Common misconceptions in contact dermatitis counseling.
abstract: Both physicians and patients hold many misconceptions when it comes to allergen avoidance. Ten commonly held misconceptions are exposed, allowing more accurate approach to the individual with cutaneous allergies.
authors.affiliation: Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Rajani
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Katta
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D017575:Gloves, Protective; D006046:Gold / Q000009:adverse effects; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009532:Nickel / Q000009:adverse effects; D010226:Parabens / Q000009:adverse effects; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010476:Perfume / Q000009:adverse effects; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000009:adverse effects; D011356:Product Labeling / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D013784:Textiles / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D010226:Parabens; D010476:Perfume; D028321:Plant Preparations; D006046:Gold; D009532:Nickel