Contact dermatitis


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Dermatitis, close-up of allergic contact
Dermatitis, close-up of allergic contact
Dermatitis, contact
Dermatitis, contact
Dermatitis, contact on the cheek
Dermatitis, contact on the cheek
Dermatitis, nickel on the sole
Dermatitis, nickel on the sole
Dermatitis, pustular contact
Dermatitis, pustular contact
Latex allergy
Latex allergy
Phytophotodermatitis on the hand
Phytophotodermatitis on the hand
Poison ivy on the knee
Poison ivy on the knee
Poison ivy on the leg
Poison ivy on the leg
Poison oak rash on the arm
Poison oak rash on the arm
Poison plants
Poison plants
Alternative Names

Dermatitis - contact; Allergic dermatitis; Dermatitis - allergic; Poison ivy; Poison oak; Poison sumac


Prevention

Avoid contact with known allergens. Use protective gloves or other barriers if contact with substances is likely or unavoidable. Wash skin surfaces thoroughly after contact with substances. Avoid overtreating skin disorders.


References

Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:766-769.

Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby, Inc. 2004:81.



Review Date: 05/03/2006
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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