This book is a quick guide for clinicians, specialists, and residents. It provides a concise overview of the practical aspects of contact dermatitis, supplying the tools to allow a fast and reliable diagnosis. The book describes the clinical features of contact dermatitis, explains how to make an exposure assessment and covers other essentials in the diagnostic work. Information is presented on testing with patients' own products and overviews are provided on the allergens contained in various products. In addition, a helpful list of the most frequent allergens is included. The authors are leading practitioners in the field, and their expertise has enabled the compilation of an approachable text supplemented by a large number of full color illustrations, tables and check lists. This book will help the reader to gain a better understanding of the subject and to achieve greater competence in everyday practice.

Immunology: A Quick Guide

Clinical Features of Contact Dermatitis
Patch Testing: Essentials
Patch Testing with Own Products
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Clinical Relevance and Exposure Assessment of Allergens
Irritant Contact Dermatitis: Diagnosis and Risk Factors
Photoreactions and Testing
Protein Contact Dermatitis and Testing
Occupational Contact Dermatitis
Contact Allergy in Children
Main Allergen Groups: Metals
Fragrances
Preservatives. Allergens in Various Products: Textiles and Hair Dyes
Dental Materials
Shoes/Gloves
Glues
Metalworking Fluids
Plants
Cosmetics
Workers Protection: Gloves, Creams
Overview of Allergens.