"Patch Tests" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Skin tests in which the sensitizer is applied to a patch of cotton cloth or gauze held in place for approximately 48-72 hours. It is used for the elicitation of a contact hypersensitivity reaction.
| Descriptor ID |
D010328
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.225.812.871.610 E05.200.812.871.610 E05.478.594.890.610
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| Concept/Terms |
Patch Tests- Patch Tests
- Patch Test
- Test, Patch
- Tests, Patch
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Patch Tests" by people in Profiles.
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Coppola-Fasick G, Nazario S. Recurrent otitis externa owing to allergic contact dermatitis to topical medications. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2020 11; 125(5):616-617.
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Lee SS, Hong DK, Jeong NJ, Lee JH, Choi YS, Lee AY, Lee CH, Kim KJ, Park HY, Yang JM, Lee GY, Lee J, Eun HC, Moon KC, Seo SJ, Hong CK, Lee SW, Choi HY, Lee JY. Multicenter study of preservative sensitivity in patients with suspected cosmetic contact dermatitis in Korea. J Dermatol. 2012 Aug; 39(8):677-81.
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An S, Lee AY, Lee CH, Kim DW, Hahm JH, Kim KJ, Moon KC, Won YH, Ro YS, Eun HC. Fragrance contact dermatitis in Korea: a joint study. Contact Dermatitis. 2005 Dec; 53(6):320-3.
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Palacios C, Wigertz K, Weaver CM. Comparison of 24 hour whole body versus patch tests for estimating body surface electrolyte losses. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2003 Dec; 13(4):479-88.