Dr.Shahid`s Consultant Allergy and Immunology Patch Testing Guide
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Rinse-Off Products (Cleaners, Shampoos, Conditioners, Body Washes, Grooming Products, etc.)
• Apply a small amount of the product onto a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.
• Keep the area dry.
• After 24 hours rinse the area.
• If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed at any time throughout the test, do not use the product.
• Keep the area dry.
• After 24 hours rinse the area.
• If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed at any time throughout the test, do not use the product.
Dr.Shahid Salicylic Acid Mask:
• Patch testing prior to use is advised: Apply the product as directed to a small area once a day for three days to test if you are sensitive to this product. If you develop severe irritation, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, blistering, or difficulty breathing, rinse off, cease use and consult a physician right away.
Dr.Shahid Salicylic Acid Mask:
Dr.Shahid Salicylic Acid Solution
- Patch testing prior to use is advised: Apply the product as directed to a small area once a day for three days to test if you are sensitive to this product. If you develop severe irritation, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, blistering, or difficulty breathing, rinse off, cease use and consult a physician right away.
- Patch testing prior to use is advised: Apply product to a small area once a day for three days to test if you are sensitive to this product. Start with one application daily. If dryness or peeling occurs reduce application to once a day or every other day. If you develop severe irritation, hives, swelling of eyes and mouth, blistering, or difficulty breathing, rinse off, cease use and consult a physician right away.
Masks and Peeling Solutions
Apply a small amount of the product onto a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.
• Leave-on for the specified length of time stated in the directions of use of the product.
• Rinse off when the specified time has passed.
• If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed within 24 hours of the patch test, do not use the product.
• Rinse off when the specified time has passed.
• If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed within 24 hours of the patch test, do not use the product.
Please note that the patch test is only for determining initial irritation reactions
to products and does not guarantee similar results when applied to other areas of the body (including the face) or after continuous use. It does not account for underlying conditions and should not be used for the diagnosis of hypersensitivity or allergic contact dermatitis. If you are concerned about starting a new product, please consult a dermatologist prior to use.
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