Common misconceptions in contact dermatitis counseling.
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.
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Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
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
D000485:Allergens; D010226:Parabens; D010476:Perfume; D028321:Plant Preparations; D006046:Gold; D009532:Nickel