The tele-derma journal

Learn more about patch testing.

Clear, practical articles to help you prepare your questions and make the most of the instructions from your care team.

What to expect from patch testing

A simple guide to the appointments, the patches, and why your care team may ask you to return for more than one reading.

A practical photo checklist for keeping a consistent visual record of your test area.

Patch test sites can change over several days. Learn why one photograph may not tell the whole story.

Simple ways to protect the test area and keep your patch test on track between appointments.

These articles are general information. Follow the advice and schedule given by the clinician responsible for your test.