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Cochineal allergy confirmed by specific IgE testing: Review of diagnostic sensitivity
Megumu Hamasaki,
Megumu Hamasaki
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu-shi, Oita, Japan
Search for more papers by this author Takashi Sakai,
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Takashi Sakai
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu-shi, Oita, Japan
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Takashi Sakai, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita 879-5593, Japan.
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Yutaka Hatano
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu-shi, Oita, Japan
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Megumu Hamasaki,
Megumu Hamasaki
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu-shi, Oita, Japan
Search for more papers by this author Takashi Sakai,
Corresponding Author
Takashi Sakai
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu-shi, Oita, Japan
Correspondence
Takashi Sakai, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-machi, Yufu-shi, Oita 879-5593, Japan.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this author Yutaka Hatano,
Yutaka Hatano
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu-shi, Oita, Japan
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First published: 20 February 2025
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