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How accurate is patch testing for allergies?
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Pretty good: Patch testing is evaluating contact dermatitis. It is a pretty accurate means to look for specific contactants that cause contact derm. Remember however, not all rashes are contact dermatitis.
Answered 4/30/2019
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