Patch testing describes a procedure to help identify what ingredients might irritate a person’s skin. Many skin care products contain chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction when a person ...

The excitement of trying a new skincare product can quickly turn into disappointment when redness, itching, or irritation appears hours later. Whether it’s a promising eye cream, revolutionary serum, ...

Some food for thought: On average, women use 12 personal care products daily, which amounts to about 168 chemical ingredients, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Splurging on a new ...

Background: The standard allergen series used in patch testing contains metals that most commonly cause allergic contact dermatitis, but testing with additional metal allergens is warranted for select ...

Allergies are common and can be triggered by anything from certain foods and chemicals to dust or pet dander. While some people discover their allergies only after an unexpected reaction, deliberately ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children with atopic dermatitis had more positive patch-test results compared with children without AD (2.3 vs.

We report our experience with more than 1,000 patients who underwent patch testing with metals during the past decade at Mayo Clinic. Many metals with high reaction rates (eg, gold, nickel, and cobalt ...