None of the subjects had active dermatitis on the skin of the back. Consistent areas of skin were sampled for each material and each subject. Twenty tape strips were obtained for each subject at ...

2001; Ingber & Merims, 2004). Patch testing is done on a skin site where the dermatitis is not apparent, usually on the upper back. In addition, no systemic steroids should be taken within 6 weeks ...

The condition often worsens during the colder months, particularly in winter, when the air is dry and lacks humidity. This ...