Common Contact Allergens: A Practical Guide to Detecting Contact Dermatitis

Common Contact Allergens by John McFadden et al. is a practical guide for dermatologists and related healthcare professionals focused on diagnosing and managing allergic contact dermatitis. The book bridges the gap between detailed reference texts and concise handbooks, making it ideal for use in clinical settings. It emphasizes accurate patch testing, interpretation of results, and the selection of effective treatment strategies, while providing a clear framework for understanding both common and complex contact allergens.

Key Features

• Step-by-step guidance on performing and interpreting patch tests
• Covers basic immunology and clinical presentations of contact allergy
• Profiles allergens from Standard ‘Baseline’ Series, International Series, and T.R.U.E. Test Series
• Detailed analysis of allergens including metals, fragrances, medicaments, rubber, plants, hair and clothing dyes, excipients, and resins
• Includes case reports, clinical images, and patch test tips
• Provides color-coded exposure templates for quick reference
• Introduces practical concepts like ‘microhistory’ and ‘microexamination’
• Offers online supplementary material with CAS numbers, toxicology, chemical structures, prevalence rates, and additional case reports
• Designed for general dermatologists, dermatology nurses, allergists, and occupational health physicians seeking a practical clinical resource

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (January 21, 2020)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119405661
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119405665
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781119405665
• eText ISBN: 9781119405702