It’s an all too common scenario: You’re excited to try your new skincare product, whether it’s an eye cream, serum, moisturizer, or body cream, and slather it all over, only to find yourself with a ...
Individuals on immunosuppressants should discontinue them prior to patch testing, if at all possible, to avoid tarnishing the test results, according to updated guidelines from the North American ...
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 ...
We report our experience with more than 1,000 patients who underwent patch testing with metals during the past decade at Mayo Clinic. Many metals with high reaction rates (eg, gold, nickel, and cobalt ...