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How long do you apply patch testing before interpreting the results?

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Dermatology · University of Pennsylvania

In most instances, patches are removed after 48 hours (2 days). This timeframe is specifically chosen to allow sufficient time for the allergen to penetrate the stratum corneum and trigger a T-cell-mediated response, while simultaneously reducing the potential for significant skin irritation that ca...

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