Allergic contact dermatitis caused by dihydroxyacetone - optimal concentration and vehicle for patch testing.

Contact Dermatitis

Department of Dermatology, Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London W2 1NY, UK.

Published: May 2011

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