Detecting Skin Reactions in Epicutaneous Patch Testing with Deep Learning: An Evaluation of Pre-Processing and Modality Performance [PDF]
Epicutaneous patch testing is a well-established diagnostic method for identifying substances that may cause Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD), a common skin condition caused by exposure to environmental allergens.
Ioannis A. Vezakis +5 more
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Role of patch testing in facial contact dermatitis: A cross-sectional study from central India [PDF]
Background: Facial contact dermatitis is an emerging skin disorder due to the use of a large array of materials over the face. It leads to psychological distress in patients, impacting their quality of life.
Hitesh Yadav +2 more
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Utility of Patch Testing, LTT, and HLA Genotyping in Identifying Culprit Drugs and Diagnosing Multiple Drug Hypersensitivity in Definite DRESS: A 10‐Year Cohort Study [PDF]
Background/Aim We evaluated the role of lymphocyte transformation test (LTT), patch testing (PT), and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotyping in identifying culprit drugs in Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) and assessed long‐
Derya Ünal +22 more
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Patch Testing to Identify Allergens Causing Pigmented Contact Dermatitis: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
Background: One of the prevalent dermatological conditions identified among Indian patients visiting dermatology clinics is pigmented contact dermatitis (PCD). The gold standard for diagnosing PCD is patch testing.
Shini Choubey +3 more
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Artificial Intelligence in Patch Testing: Comprehensive Review of Current Applications and Future Prospects in Dermatology [PDF]
BackgroundThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) holds the potential to standardize diagnoses, reduce interobserver variability, and improve overall diagnostic accuracy.
Hilary S Tang +4 more
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Uso del dermatoscopio en la lectura de pruebas epicutáneas: ¿qué puede aportar?
Resumen: La lectura de los parches de pruebas epicutáneas no es sencilla, presenta una gran variabilidad inter- e intraobservador y requiere experiencia. En ocasiones es realmente difícil determinar si se trata de una reacción alérgica de intensidad leve
P. Gil-Pallares +3 more
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Utility of Skin Patch Testing to Investigate Cardiac Implant-Related Hypersensitivity [PDF]
Madeline K. Mahowald, MD +6 more
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This case report describes a 50-year-old woman who developed an allergic granulomatous reaction after a tattoo touch-up.
Antonella Tammaro +8 more
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Patch tests were introduced as a diagnostic tool in the late nineteenth century. Since then, they have improved considerably becoming what they are today. Patch tests are used in the diagnostic investigation of contact dermatitis worldwide. Batteries or series previously studied and standardized should be used in patch testing.
Lazzarini, Rosana +2 more
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Study of contact sensitivity to cosmetic allergens in melasma
Introduction: Melasma is a relatively common hypermelanotic disorder characterized by symmetrical light to gray-brown macules and patches involving photoexposed areas.
Sonali Verma +2 more
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