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Plastic Band-Aids for Patch Testing

Plastic Band-Aids for Patch Testing Abstract Lack of adhesiveness is a distressing fault of the usual types of patch tests, whether home-made or commercial, unless these are reinforced by extra strips of adhesive to secure them to the skin. Frequently, especially when the subjects are working, sweating, or bathing, the patch separates prematurely, thereby not allowing the prolonged intimate contact (at least 24 hours) necessary to detect borderline cases of allergic contact dermatitis. I wish to call attention to a product, designed for totally different purposes, which in an experience of thousands of patch tests has proved wonderfully convenient and useful—the plastic Band-Aid. Band-Aids are simply and quickly applied, but best of all they stick to the skin tenaciously even in the face of sweating or showering. If one makes certain that the skin is reasonably dry at the time of application, separation before 24 hours is uncommon. The 1×3 in. Band-Aid is just the right size. The test material is placed upon the square of gauze in the center. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png A.M.A. Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

Plastic Band-Aids for Patch Testing

A.M.A. Archives of Dermatology , Volume 75 (5) – May 1, 1957

Plastic Band-Aids for Patch Testing

Abstract

Abstract Lack of adhesiveness is a distressing fault of the usual types of patch tests, whether home-made or commercial, unless these are reinforced by extra strips of adhesive to secure them to the skin. Frequently, especially when the subjects are working, sweating, or bathing, the patch separates prematurely, thereby not allowing the prolonged intimate contact (at least 24 hours) necessary to detect borderline cases of allergic contact dermatitis. I wish to call attention to a product,...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1957 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0096-5359
DOI
10.1001/archderm.1957.01550170107019
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Abstract

Abstract Lack of adhesiveness is a distressing fault of the usual types of patch tests, whether home-made or commercial, unless these are reinforced by extra strips of adhesive to secure them to the skin. Frequently, especially when the subjects are working, sweating, or bathing, the patch separates prematurely, thereby not allowing the prolonged intimate contact (at least 24 hours) necessary to detect borderline cases of allergic contact dermatitis. I wish to call attention to a product, designed for totally different purposes, which in an experience of thousands of patch tests has proved wonderfully convenient and useful—the plastic Band-Aid. Band-Aids are simply and quickly applied, but best of all they stick to the skin tenaciously even in the face of sweating or showering. If one makes certain that the skin is reasonably dry at the time of application, separation before 24 hours is uncommon. The 1×3 in. Band-Aid is just the right size. The test material is placed upon the square of gauze in the center.

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A.M.A. Archives of DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: May 1, 1957

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