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patch test
noun
: a test for determining allergic sensitivity that is made by applying to the unbroken skin small pads soaked with the allergen to be tested
Examples of patch test in a Sentence
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Pro Tip! Perform a patch test of the mask and your skincare product of choice before using on the eyes.
—Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
To figure out if that’s what’s going on, Dr. Davis recommends getting a patch test, which involves using tiny stickers to expose your skin to possible triggers.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024
The only way to tell if someone has it is to do a photo patch test, which involves taping patches with small amounts of an allergen to the skin and exposing those patches to UVA light.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Here's how to do a patch test at home:
Apply a quarter-sized amount of topical ceramides to your skin twice daily for at least one week.
—Lisa Desantis, Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Before beginning with a new care product, always perform an at-home patch test on one small area of your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024
Your hair color kit will include instructions on how to perform a skin patch test.
—Tracee Cornforth, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024
To ensure their deodorant doesn't cause a rash or other irritation, opt for a formula free from harsh chemicals or fragrances and perform a patch test before using the product.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 22 Feb. 2024
As always, be sure to do a patch test before trying the product all over your body.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above
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“Patch test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patch%20test. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
patch test
noun
: a test for finding out if a person is sensitive to an allergy-producing substance that is made by putting small pads soaked with the substance to be tested on the unbroken skin
Medical Definition
patch test
noun
: a test for determining allergic sensitivity that is made by applying to the unbroken skin small pads soaked with the allergen to be tested and that indicates sensitivity when irritation develops at the point of application compare intradermal test, prick test, scratch test
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