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A within-participant comparison of a 24-h and 48-h occlusion period prior to irradiation was included in the study design, to investigate the effect of this variable on photopatch testing outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of study participants, 28 photoallergic reactions were seen, with 10% (13 of 132) of participants reacting to sunscreen chemicals and 9% (9 of 101) to NSAIDs. The most prevalent photoallergens were ketoprofen (n = 6), promethazine (n = 4), butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone\/parsol 1789) (n = 4), benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone) (n = 3) and etofenamate (n = 3). Contact allergies were less frequent (14 reactions). When a 24-h occlusion was used prior to irradiation, 53% of sunscreen photoallergic reactions and 36% of NSAID reactions were missed compared with the 48-h occlusion. Most participants had a history of photoexposed site dermatitis or sunscreen\/NSAID reaction or had a photosensitivity disease, and 49% of participants had a history of dermatological conditions. All indications for photopatch testing were represented in those with positive photopatch tests, with no specific indicator of those most at risk.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Photopatch testing remains an essential investigation for people with suspected photocontact allergies. Based on these study findings, the nature of topical photoallergens appears to be stable, but vigilance and ongoing review are required. 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