Contact Dermatitis
Introduction
Is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction following skin coming into contact with a particular chemical. This may be a dye, perfume, rubber, nickel, drugs, skin preparations containing lanolin, iodine, antihistamines, neomycin etc
Signs & symptoms
• Red papulo-vesicular rash with ill-defined margins
• Itching, which may be severe
• Dry, cracked, scaly skin, if chronic
• Blisters, draining fluid (weeping) and crusting, with severe dermatitis
• Swelling, burning or tenderness
Diagnostic criteria
• Red papulo-vesicular rash with ill-defined margins
• Itching, which may be severe
• Dry, cracked, scaly skin, if chronic
• Blisters, draining fluid (weeping) and crusting, with severe dermatitis
• Swelling, burning or tenderness
Investigation
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Treatment
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Non-Pharmacological treatment
- • Avoid contact with allergen
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Pharmacological
- • Betamethasone valerate 0.025% cream/ointment 12 hourly for two weeks
Note: Super potent and potent topical corticosteroids are first-line pharmacologic therapy. A single application with occlusion at night is often more effective than multiple daytime applications
Prevention
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Updated on,
3 Novemba 2020 12:16:31
References
- 1.STG