Contact and Occupational Dermatology

The key to successful management of allergic or irritant dermatitis is quick and accurate diagnosis. This reference contains coverage of the basic concepts necessary to narrow down potential culprits and assess the correct diagnosis. The text begins with the basic principles of allergic and irritant contact dermatitis, including a description of the logical process of diagnosing and managing patients. The primary focus of the text is on the individual allergens, divided into chapters as they would appear in patch testing trays, just as the clinician would find them in daily practice. A consistent format is established for each allergen, including a definition, exposure list, uses of the allergen and prevention recommendations.