News

Please note that the website is undergoing modification. During this process some members may experience difficulty in logging in to the members only sections. We will try to restore normal access as soon as possible.

Standard Battery Amended

The BCDS Standard battery has been ammended to replace the Cl + Me Isothiazolinone 0.01% with the 0.02% concentration; this is available from Chemotechnique(C009B). The higher concentration appears to detect a small increased yield of positive reactions without a significant increase in irritant reactions.

Facial Battery Amended

The BCDS Facial battery has been ammended increasing the concentration of Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate to 0.2%. For more details see download section. Following alterations by Chemotechnique the Benzyl alcohol concentration has been increased from 1% to 10%, the concentration of the Trolab allergen is currently unchanged. See download section for full datails.

Database Update
The revised version adds skin prick testing plus some additional functionality is now available. Members wanting to purchase the new database should contact Barry Statham .

Bespoke footwear

Contact allergy to footwear presents significant problems in terms of sourcing suitable footwear items not containing the relevant allergens. Follow this link for sources of bespoke footwear.

DOPS in Contact Dermatitis
The committee have developed and trialled an assessment format for SPRs in contact dermatitis. This is available for downloading from this link.

Joint Replacement and Patch Testing
Several BCDS members have requested advice on the advisability of patch testing for patients due to undergo joint replacement surgery. Prof Gawkrodger has published a review of this topic that is made available with permission of the British Journal of Dermatology, to view the article (pdf format) follow this link. 

Page modified  April 2009