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
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For either method, do a patch test before applying it to your entire face.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Yes Laser Type: Diode Laser Intensity levels: 6 intensity levels
How to Use It: Perform a patch test 24 hours before the first treatment.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Test first: Always do a patch test in an inconspicuous spot before applying.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Overall, patch test new products for 24 hours on your inner arm or behind your ear to check for irritation.
—Katie Becker, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Yes Laser Type: Diode Laser Intensity levels: 6 intensity levels
How to Use It: Perform a patch test 24 hours before the first treatment.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Test first: Always do a patch test in an inconspicuous spot before applying.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Overall, patch test new products for 24 hours on your inner arm or behind your ear to check for irritation.
—Katie Becker, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Patch test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patch%20test. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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