Comparison of atopy patch testing to skin prick testing for diagnosing mite-induced atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Comparison of atopy patch testing to skin prick testing for diagnosing mite-induced atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) can occur after contact with aeroallergens like house dust mites, pollen, and animal dander. Despite its controversial diagnostic value, the atopy patch test (APT) has been used as an important tool in the diagnosis of AD caused by house dust mites. Here, w...

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Main Authors: Yumei Liu, Jianglong Peng, Ying Zhou, Yubao Cui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-11-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Allergy
Subjects:
Atopic eczema/dermatitis syndrome
Atopy patch test
Skin prick test
Diagnosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13601-017-0178-3

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