The present guideline summarizes all aspects of patch testing for the diagnosis of contact
allergy in patients suspected of suffering, or having been suffering, from allergic contact …

Patch testing is the predominant method of establishing contact allergy. The present patch
test technique is the result of a continuous process of development and improvement since its …

A 10‐year multicentre analysis of the frequency of sensitivity to common preservatives collected
in 16 centres in 11 countries has shown stable but persisting high levels of sensitivity to …

Terpenes are widely used fragrance compounds in fine fragrances, but also in domestic
and occupational products. Terpenes oxidize easily due to autoxidation on air exposure. …

In order to find sensitizers additional to the current fragrance mix (FM) a series of fragrance
materials (series II) was evaluated in 6 dermatological centres in Europe. 11 of the test …

Background and Objectives: Hand eczema is a chronic disease with negative impact on
quality of life (QoL). In this study, QoL in hand eczema patients is assessed and related to age, …

Background Hand eczema is a long‐lasting disease with a high prevalence in the background
population. The disease has severe, negative effects on quality of life and sometimes on …

Background Glucose sensors, such as F ree S tyle® L ibre, are innovative medical devices
developed for diabetes patients as a replacement for classic glucose meters, ensuring …

Among 13,833 patients suspected of contact dermatitis examined during the years 1978–1999,
occupational contact allergy to (meth)acrylates was diagnosed in 31 patients. The 3 most …

… ISAKSSON M, BRUZE M, MATURA M, GOOSSENS A. Patch testing with low concentrations
… DOOMS-GOOSSENS A. Is there a relation between contact allergy to alcohols and contact …