[21] In our experience, patch-test results were negative at day = but became positive by day 7 or later for the following metals: gold sodium thiosulfate 0.5%, palladium chloride 2%, potassium ...

The incidence of positive patch-test reactions to gold in our clinic is higher than the 9.5% reported by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group (NACDG), [3] probably because all patients in ...

Since the goal of the patch testing is to pinpoint the cause of contact dermatitis, one or more reactions at test sites may occur. A positive test may show redness, bumps, mild swelling ...