"Patch Tests" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Skin tests in which the sensitizer is applied to a patch of cotton cloth or gauze held in place for approximately 48-72 hours. It is used for the elicitation of a contact hypersensitivity reaction.
| Descriptor ID |
D010328
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E01.370.225.812.871.610 E05.200.812.871.610 E05.478.594.890.610
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| Concept/Terms |
Patch Tests- Patch Tests
- Patch Test
- Test, Patch
- Tests, Patch
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| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Patch Tests" by people in Profiles.
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Quinn M, Faulkner M, Staino M. Walking the Tight Rope for a Diagnosis: A Case Report of a Dermatological Enigma of Surgical Device Nickel Allergy. Orthop Nurs. 2026 May-Jun 01; 45(3):151-156.
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Leonard N, Droms R, Lal K, Wiss K, Aidlen JT, Silvestri D, Belazarian L. Utility of routine patch testing prior to surgical repair of pectus excavatum: A multidisciplinary experience via retrospective review at a single tertiary care center. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Nov; 38(6):1510-1514.
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Neale H, Garza-Mayers AC, Tam I, Yu J. Pediatric allergic contact dermatitis. Part 2: Patch testing series, procedure, and unique scenarios. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Feb; 84(2):247-255.
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Neale H, Garza-Mayers AC, Tam I, Yu J. Pediatric allergic contact dermatitis. Part?I: Clinical features and common contact allergens in children. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Feb; 84(2):235-244.
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Foti C, Romita P, Cristaudo A, Corazza M, Gallo R, Massari F, Milanesi N, Napolitano M, Nettis E, Patruno C, Pigatto PD, Schena D, Hansel K, Stingeni L, Guarneri F. Contact allergy to 3-dimethylaminopropylamine in 5140 consecutive Italian patients: A one-year retrospective multicenter SIDAPA study. Contact Dermatitis. 2020 Apr; 82(4):240-241.
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Schalock PC, Crawford G, Nedorost S, Scheinman PL, Atwater AR, Mowad C, Brod B, Ehrlich A, Watsky KL, Sasseville D, Silvestri D, Worobec SM, Elliott JF, Honari G, Powell DL, Taylor J, DeKoven J. Patch Testing for Evaluation of Hypersensitivity to Implanted Metal Devices: A Perspective From the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Dermatitis. 2016 Sep-Oct; 27(5):241-7.
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Tocci EM, Robinson A, Belazarian L, Foley E, Wiss K, Silvestri DL. Excipients in Oral Antihistamines Can Perpetuate Allergic Contact Dermatitis. Pediatr Dermatol. 2015 Nov-Dec; 32(6):e242-4.
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Silvestri DL. Rubber glove dermatitis and allergy to dithiodimorpholine. Dermatitis. 2012 Jul-Aug; 23(4):187-8.
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Walls AC, Silvestri DL. Prevention of airborne propolis-induced allergic contact dermatitis with barrier cream. Dermatitis. 2012 May-Jun; 23(3):128-9.
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Silvestri DL, Barmettler S. Pruritus ani as a manifestation of systemic contact dermatitis: resolution with dietary nickel restriction. Dermatitis. 2011 Jan-Feb; 22(1):50-5.