Patch Testing/Contact Derm

Question 1

How many allergens in standard patch test?

Answer 1

49

Question 2

What is the allergen in leather?

Answer 2

Tanning chemical: potassium dichromate
Dye
Anti-fungal agents/preservatives

Question 3

What is the allergen in temporary tattoos?

Answer 3

NOT henna

PDP (same as hair dyes) added to henna to make it last

Question 4

What is the allergen in hair dyes?

Answer 4

PDP

Question 5

What is the allergen in rubber accelerator productS?

Answer 5

Thiuram

Question 6

Nail glue allergen?

Answer 6

Acrylates - also in surgical glue!

Question 7

If fissures present?

Answer 7

Hyperkeratotic, chronic stage (catch before)

Question 8

1st three fingers on left hand affected? Likely allergen?

Answer 8

Garlic!