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Irritancy potential of 17 detergents used commonly by the Indian household

Chembolli Lakshmi, CR Srinivas, CV Anand, AC Mathew, AJ Austoria

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology · 2010 · 11 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

Similar to patch testing in allergic contact dermatitis, 24-hour patch testing with detergent solutions (8% w/v), will educate the patient on what detergent to avoid. This may bring down the total medication requirement and frequent hospital consultations for these patients.

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