Contact Dermatitis and Patch Test Clinic

Department of Dermatology

University Hospital Dermatology Associates, Inc.

* Contact Dermatitis and contact hives are frequent skin problems and may also comlicate other skin diseases such as atopic exzema and psoriasis

* Patch testing is often underutilized as a diagnostic tool

* Patients may be able to may be able to discontinue expensive and potentially harmful long-term steroid treatment by avoiding identified allergens

*We are committed to the development of improved theraputic approcaches

Do you have one of the following problems:

Occupational dermatitis, Cosmetic/fragrance reaction, Hand dermatitis, Persistent or unresponsive dermatitis, Dermatitis with histological spongiosis ???

We CAN help!

Our clinic is equipped to test for allergic contact dermatitis with a unique, updated standard series of allergens as well as numerous specialty allergens which are selected based on individual patient needs. Photo-patch testing and photo-testing with a solar stimulator are also available

Patients are referred to the Contact Dermatitis Program and Patch Clinic by their dermatologist or primary care physician. If patch testing is needed, this is usually initiated at the first visit and completed seven to ten days later. After counseling regarding testing results, the patient is returned to the referring physician along with a written summary of conclusions and recommendations. Site visits to the patient's place of employment are arranged, if necessary, to make recommendations to employers in occupational cases

Together with University Hospitals Department of Dermatology Skin Studies Center and SDRC, the Contact Dermatitis program also provides a resource for industry and government fir addressing skin responses ti environmental agents. Towards this end, we cosponsor a biannual national meeting to foster cooperation between research scientistss in government, industry, and medicine in the area of contact dermatitis. This allows our patients to benefit from cutting edge knowedge.

Our Faculty include:

Susan Nedorost, MD (Director of Contact Dermatitis Program and Patch Test Clinic)

Seth Stevens, MD (Director of Skin Studies Center; Photomedicine and solar testing)

Kevin Cooper, MD (Dept. Chair and Director)

Nihal Ahmad PhD (Chemical Analysis)

Thomas McCormick, PhD (Experimental Contact Dermatitis )

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL:

(216) 844-8200