Reactivity at edges of corticosteroid patch tests may be an indicator of a strong positive test response.

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BACKGROUND: The importance of the reactivity at the edges of corticosteroid patch tests is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To study the clinical importance of edge reactivity in budesonide patch tests. METHODS: Ten subjects previously positive for budesonide patch tests were retested with 0.1% budesonide in Finn Chambers((R)) and with budesonide-printed polyester squares in serial doses (150-0.074 microg/cm(2)). Six exposure...

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