Common Allergens Identified Based on Patch Test Results in Patients with Suspected Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp

    December 2016 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Nouf Mohammed Aleid, Raymond Fertig, Austin J. Maddy, Antonella Tosti
    Studysummary This study analyzed patch test results to identify allergens causing scalp contact dermatitis, finding nickel, cobalt, and balsam of Peru among the most common in the patient population.
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