Background: Fragrances are an important cause of allergic contact dermatitis. We presume that the traditional fragrance mix (FM) detects 70 to 80% of fragrance-allergic patients. FM has an irritant ...

Background: Although contact allergy to some metals is common, patch testing for allergy to platinum is rarely performed. Objective: To determine the prevalence of positive patch-test reactions to ...

Among construction workers referred for patch testing, the majority tested positive for occupationally relevant allergens and nearly half were diagnosed with allergic contact dermatitis. Occupational ...

Allergies are common and can be triggered by anything from certain foods and chemicals to dust or pet dander. While some people discover their allergies only after an unexpected reaction, deliberately ...