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Contact
of the skin with a substance it is allergic to, will cause an inflammatory
reaction (redness, itch etc.). |
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The
irritant can be an ingredient of a perfume, a cosmetic cream,
soap etc. It can also occur in some materials, for instance in
rubber.
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Until recently, it was difficult to detect which substances are
responsible for these contact allergies.
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Using
the True Test, consisting of a series of patches that are applied
on the back, the doctor can determine your reaction to 24 of the
most current allergens.
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After
48 hours, the patches are removed and the dermatologist examines
the skin. A positive reaction will most often appear in the form
of redness of the skin and/or swelling and minuscule blisters.
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In
the 48 hours of the test the zone with the patches should remain
dry when bathing or showering, so the patches do not peel off.
You should also be careful during sports activities that could
detach the patches.
If a patch should partially detach, you should fix it as rapidly
as possible using "micropore" (a light, non-allergenic
adhesive you can buy at the chemist's).
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What
is the tested zone starts itching! Don't start scratching! Be
patient, as this means that one or more patches are clearly positive.
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If
you get an allergic reaction to one of the patches, the
doctor will give you a list of products containing allergens
you are sensitive to and which you should avoid, together
with their possible alternatives. |
If
you wish to have specific information relating to your case,
please come and see us!
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