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,...