American Academy of Dermatology Skill of Patch Testing for Dermatitis

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Dermatitis is characterized with conditions such as dryness, formation of scales, or even redness due to irritation or allergies (Beiu et al., 2020). The nature of the symptoms leaves the practitioner with no option to detect the root cause of the problem. Thus, with the help of evidence-based practices, clinicians can accurately diagnose the proper treatment. For instance, the American Academy of Dermatology provides evidence-based resources in many areas, including patch tests for diagnosing skin reactions (Oppermann et al., 2022). Many dermatologists also use the method, which eventually impacts clinical or referral practice.
Whenever one experiences skin rushes or reacts to something, dermatologists strive to identify the cause of the reaction if they suspect the patient is going through an allergic response. The condition has challenges in detecting many possible causes and numerous reactive substances. In addition, one can become allergic due to more than one product or disease. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, in circumstances where skin reaction persists even after some treatment, patch testing becomes ideal in helping identify the specific cause of the co...