Patch Testing Tools of the Trade: Use of Immunosuppressants and Antihistamines During Patch Testing. Issue 3 (May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lampel, Heather P.; Atwater, Amber Reck
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. Volume 8:Issue 3(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-05
• Subjects: Antihistamine -- Biologic -- Contact Dermatitis -- Immunosuppressant -- Patch Testing; Dermatologic nursing -- Periodicals; Skin Diseases -- nursing -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatologic nursing; Periodicals; 616.505
• DOI: 10.1097/JDN.0000000000000223
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1945-760X

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Epicutaneous patch testing is the gold standard for obtaining a diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis. Patients with allergic contact dermatitis who are undergoing patch testing may be taking or using topical, oral, or injectable immunosuppressant medications. Herein, we elucidate guidelines for the use of antihistamines and topical systemic immunosuppressants during the patch test process.