Guidelines for care of contact dermatitis

@article{Bourke2001GuidelinesFC,
  title={Guidelines for care of contact dermatitis},
  author={John Francis Bourke and Ian H. Coulson and John English},
  journal={British Journal of Dermatology},
  year={2001},
  volume={145}
}
These guidelines for the management of contact dermatitis have been prepared for dermatologists on behalf of the British Association of Dermatologists. They present evidence‐based guidance for treatment, with identification of the strength of evidence available at the time of preparation of the guidelines, including details of relevant epidemiological aspects, diagnosis and investigation. 
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