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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For best results, always patch test skin oils before applying them to your face.
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Shannon Ullman, Health, 5 May 2023
Remember: always start off small and conduct a patch test before applying the device all over your face.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 May 2023
Do a patch test before using this product, and be sure to wear SPF during the day.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
For that reason, Johnson recommends a patch test beforehand.
—Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 2 Mar. 2023
This essential oil can cause irritation to some skin types, so perform a patch test before slathering tea tree oil products all over your body.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
Before using a new active ingredient, remember to perform a patch test.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
Always do a patch test on your wrist or neck to make sure that the formula doesn’t irritate your skin.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
Selecting high-quality products, seeking advice from a dermatologist, and conducting patch tests are recommended before incorporating CBD face cream into a skincare routine.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
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Shannon Ullman, Health, 5 May 2023
Remember: always start off small and conduct a patch test before applying the device all over your face.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 May 2023
Do a patch test before using this product, and be sure to wear SPF during the day.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
For that reason, Johnson recommends a patch test beforehand.
—Marisa Petrarca, Allure, 2 Mar. 2023
This essential oil can cause irritation to some skin types, so perform a patch test before slathering tea tree oil products all over your body.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
Before using a new active ingredient, remember to perform a patch test.
—Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
Always do a patch test on your wrist or neck to make sure that the formula doesn’t irritate your skin.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
Selecting high-quality products, seeking advice from a dermatologist, and conducting patch tests are recommended before incorporating CBD face cream into a skincare routine.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2023
See More
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First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above
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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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