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Reading the Results

From Daniel More, MD, About.com

Updated May 23, 2007

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A second reading of the results occurs at 72 to 96 hours after initial placement of the patch tests. It may take this long for some results to develop. The sites may remain red and itchy for days, but hydrocortisone cream can relieve the symptoms.

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