PATCH TESTING AND PRICK TESTING. A PRACTICAL GUIDE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ICDRG. 3RD EDITION

1. Pathophysiology of Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis
2. Diseases for Which Patch Testing Is Recommended: Patients Who Should Be Investigated
3. Patch Testing Methodology
4. Baseline Series of Patch Tests
5. Photopatch Testing
6. TRUE Test System
7. Additional Testing Procedures and Spot Tests
8. Clinical Relevance of Patch Test Reactions
9. Atopy Patch Tests
10. Spectrum of Diseases for Which Prick Testing and Open (Non-prick) Testing Are Recommended: Patients Who Should Be Investigated
11. Methodology of Open (Non-prick) Testing, Prick Testing, and Its Variants
12. Testing Procedures in Cutaneous Systemic Immune-Related Adverse Drug Reactions

Knowledge in the field of allergic contact dermatitis continues to expand rapidly owing to progress in the chemical, immunological, and clinical fields, including improved techniques of patch testing and prick testing. The third edition of this important book, which includes additional color illustrations, has been extensively revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the most recent developments. These include advances in patch testing methodology, in particular the new chambers that are appearing on the market, revision of the baseline series of patch tests to reflect the latest evidence-based work, and additional testing procedures. The result is a superb guide to the current management of positive and negative patch test and prick test reactions that will be invaluable for all practicing dermatologists, from the beginner to the well-trained expert.

Features
• Superb guide to the management of positive and negative patch test and prick test reactions
• Extensively revised, updated, and expanded edition that reflects recent advances and includes more color illustrations
• Invaluable for all practicing dermatologists, from the beginner to the well-trained expert