Allergens – Friday Pop Quiz 6/30/2023
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Which of the following allergens is most associated with the shown pathology in a 58-year-old woman with a recently chipped tooth?
A. Balsam of Peru
B. Formaldehyde
C. Nickel
D. Paraphenylenediamine
E. Potassium chromate
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Which of the following allergens is most associated with the shown pathology in a 58-year-old woman with a recently chipped tooth?
A. Balsam of Peru
B. Formaldehyde
C. Nickel
D. Paraphenylenediamine
E. Potassium chromate
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to you by our brand partner
Adam Smith’s famous book, The We … 
This week's Derm In-Review Mnemonic is:
This mnemonic refers to the cross-reactivity of para-phenylenediamine, one common allergen in allergic contact dermatitis.
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Need a refresher on Allergic Contact Dermatitis concepts? Check out the following pages of your 2019 Derm In-Review Study Guide:
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: 11, 51, 53, 54, 87, 97, 262, 264, 265
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