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Information on the occurrence of chemical contact allergens is essential for the prevention and treatment of allergic contact dermatitis. The ideal situation is access to reliable, easy and quick detection and identification of contact allergens in the environment.
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Flyvholm, MA. (2004). Sources of Information on the Occurrence of Chemical Contact Allergens. In: Kanerva, L., Elsner, P., Wahlberg, J.E., Maibach, H.I. (eds) Condensed Handbook of Occupational Dermatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18556-4_18
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