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The aluminum content in some patch test allergens

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The Al content of 18 patch test allergens were measured by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrophotometry. It was found that these preparations contained Al in various amounts. We conclude that the presence of Al in patch test allergens may interfere with the diagnosis and evaluations of patients to whom the test is applied.

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  1. Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Toxicology Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

    Terken Baydar & Gönül Şahin

  2. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

    Nilgün Atakam

  3. Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Toxicology, Ankara, Turkey

    Ahmet Aydïn & Aşkïn Işïmer

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Baydar, T., Şahin, G., Aydïn, A. et al. The aluminum content in some patch test allergens. Biol Trace Elem Res 64, 37–42 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02783323

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