Although skin, hair and nail diseases are not life threatening, they have significant effect on patients
quality of life and self confidence. In fact, healthy skin and hair
play an important role in patients personal and social life.
Patch
testing is used to document and validate a diagnosis of allergic
contact sensitization and to identify the causative agent. It involves
the application of various test substances to the skin under adhesive
tape. The skin is then examined a further 24, 48, and 72 hours later for
any response.
Topical
immunotherapy is one of alopecia areata treatments which involves the
induction of allergic contact dermatitis by the topical application of
potent contact dermatitis.