| 1. | Patch testing can be done if a lanolin allergy is suspected.
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| 2. | Patch testing is used to identify the substance triggering allergic contact cheilitis.
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| 3. | Patch testing is used for patients who have chronic, recurring contact dermatitis.
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| 4. | In one study, volunteers submitted to patch testing, which produced skin irritation.
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| 5. | Getting the back wet during patch testing should be avoided ( no shower ).
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| 6. | Similarly patch testing may indicate that food allergy is responsible, and the diet modified accordingly.
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| 7. | If the suspicion is high in spite of negative patch testing, further investigation might be required.
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| 8. | The diagnosis is made by patch testing with a mixture of fragrance ingredients, the fragrance mix.
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| 9. | Other forms of dermatitis are at risk of developing, and patch testing may be helpful in diagnosis.
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| 10. | Patch testing is recommended by some in cases which are resistant to treatment and where allergic contact dermatitis is suspected.
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