Abstract
Patch testing remains the milestone of testing procedures in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis and related diseases, in which a delayed-type (type IV) hypersensitivity is suspected (see Chap. 2). As explained in Chaps. 3–6, the technique has its own limitations and cannot by itself solve all situations encountered in environmental dermatology. Fortunately, patch testing has some undisputed “allies” to improve and prolong its performance. These additional testing procedures are discussed in the following sections.
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