A person’s body can produce different types of rashes depending on the trigger and the way the immune system responds. Irritation, hives, and sensitive contact dermatitis are examples of completely different, but common rashes. Allergic rashes can be successfully managed and resolved if the offending allergen can be determined and avoided. WHY PATCH TEST AT DAYTON SKIN CARE?
Dayton Skin Care is the only dermatology medical clinic in Dayton performing patch testing with the standard series of 80 substances recognized to cause pores and skin rashes. Furthermore, we have usage of over 200 allergens that may be special ordered for analysis of complex cases. Other treatment centers offering this service typically test for only 36 chemicals and could miss identifying a substantial number of allergic triggers. Patch screening may identify the cause of or a substantial trigger for a variety of rash based conditions.
Rashes can occur anywhere on your body, including the face, eyelids, scalp, hands and feet. WHAT’S PATCH TESTING? Patch testing is used to identify the cause of a specific kind of rash: sensitive contact dermatitis. Many substances can cause consistent skin rashes. People can develop allergy symptoms at any age group to substances in everyday products such as chemical preservatives, fragrances, haircare and make-up products, insect sprays and topical ointment medications.
Chemicals and dyes in clothing, leather and rubber, jewelry and metals can be a source of pores and skin reactions all. Allergic responses can manifest with itchiness and redness, swollen eyes, blistering, dry feet and hands, or other skin reactions. Patch assessment is performed using standardized concentrations of chemicals which come in to connection with the skin on a regular and continuing basis.
The 80 substances tested are recognized to cause contact dermatitis and were recognized through intensive research and testing. Patch testing does not test for nose, sinus, or respiratory allergies. And although specific food allergies are not tested, some of the tested substances can be found in foods. A person with a persistent skin allergy that is unresolved or that recurs after temporary relief should consider patch testing. HOW IS PATCH TESTING PERFORMED?
Patch testing entails some four appointments. Four visits will be scheduled over a seven-day period on Monday, Friday Wednesday and. Some reactions will need place within the first 48 hours following application. However, allergic contact dermatitis is often a delayed response and a reaction may take 4 to 7 days to present.
1: Patch assessment allergens are arranged in panels and put on the skin of the upper back. In some cases, such as significant scarring or body art on the spine, the allergens may be employed to alternate sites. The allergen chambers will be secured with tape and must remain dry and in place for 48 hours.
2: (48 hours after preliminary visit): Tape and sections will be removed and preliminary reactions, such as inflammation and swelling, will be recorded. 3: (96 hours after preliminary visit): Patch test sites will be examined and noted. 4: (1 week after preliminary visit): Patch test sites will be analyzed and documented. Dr. Carpenter will discuss the importance of the results, and you will be given information about the substances that cause the skin reaction.