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Patch testing

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Duration
10-30 mins
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A simple guide as to what is involved in patch testing can be found on the DermNetNZ site.킠There are several photos of possible reactions. 킠10 minutes max. Allergy UK has an 11 minute video킠showing a patch test consultation using a commercially available test, along with a commentary about patch testing.

What happens when I have a biopsy? (BAD)

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Level A

Duration
Less than 10 mins
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http://www.bad.org.uk/Portals/_Bad/Patient%20Information%20Leaflets%20(PILs)/How%20To%20files/What%20happens%20when%20I%20have%20a%20skin%20biopsy.pdf

Patient information: a very short, pictorial depiction of what happens when you have a skin biopsy. 킠Very generic so not applicable for all biopsies.

Wood’s lamp (Skinsight.com)

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Level A

Duration
Less than 10 mins
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http://www.skinsight.com/cosmetics/woodsLampExamination.htm

Simple information written for patient’s about what a Wood’s lamp is and what to expect when being examined with it. 킠Have to click on writing in blue below text to move to next short page.

Glossary of dermatological terms (DermnetNZ)

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Level ALevel B

Duration
Less than 10 mins
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http://www.dermnet.org.nz/glossary.html

This is a simple glossary of dermatological terms in alphabetical order with thumbnail images.

Patch testing (DermNetNZ)

http://dermnetnz.org/procedures/patch-tests.html

Simply written factsheet about patch testing with several photos of possible reactions. 킠10 minutes.

Skin prick testing (DermNet NZ)

http://dermnetnz.org/procedures/prick-tests.html

Information on skin prick testing listing indications, technique, results and common problems. 킠15 minutes.

Skin prick testing (Allergy UK)

http://www.allergyuk.org/allergy_skintest.aspx

A fact sheet and 10 minute video showing how skin prick testing is done.

Patch testing (Allergy UK)

http://www.allergyuk.org/allergy_patchtest.aspx

Fact sheet and 11 minute video showing patch testing using a commercially available test.

Dermatologic Disease Database

http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/index.html

A-Z of common skin problems, with information aimed at patients.

British Association of Dermatologists (BAD)

http://www.bad.org.uk

Open access to patient information leaflets (click on patient information leaflets box on right hand side of screen)킠on most diseases affecting the skin. The leaflets are accurate and comprehensive enough to be used for learning by medical students but they are text only with no clinical photos.킠Specific information leaflets also contain links to further online […]

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