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Review
. 1999 Jul;17(3):705-13, x.
doi: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70117-0.

A sherlockian approach to contact dermatitis

D V Belsito  1
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Review

A sherlockian approach to contact dermatitis

D V Belsito. Dermatol Clin. 1999 Jul.

Abstract

Identifying the etiology of allergic contact dermatitis requires detective work. Not all allergic reactions are eczematous in appearance. The most reliable clinical clue to the allergic nature of the dermatitis is its geographic distribution. Patch testing provides the list of culprit allergens. The mystery is solved when the suspected allergen is found to be relevant and the patient has been adequately instructed in allergen avoidance.

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