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Photopatch testing: a consensus methodology for Europe |
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| Authors: | DP Bruynzeel J Ferguson K Andersen M Gonçalo John English A Goossens E Holzle SH Ibbotson M Lecha P Lehmann F Leonard Harry Moseley P Pigatto A Tanew |
| Institution: | Photobiology Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Medical School, Dundee DD19SY, UK. |
| Abstract: | A group of interested European Contact Dermatologists/Photobiologists met to produce a consensus statement on methodology, test materials and interpretation of photopatch testing. While it is recognized that a range of local variables operate throughout Europe, the underlying purpose of the work is to act as an essential preamble to a Pan European Photopatch Test Study focusing particularly on sunscreen chemicals. |
| Keywords: | consensus Europe Photoallergy photopatch testing sunscreens |