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Contact Dermatitis (Contact Skin Irritation)

Description

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis is a localized rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance or an allergen. Common causes are plants, cosmetics, detergents, chemicals, medications, solvents, and adhesives.

Symptoms

Symptoms

Redness, itching, weeping, swelling, recurrence of symptoms with re-exposure.

Tests

Tests

A history and physical exam will be performed. Generally no tests are needed. In severe or ambiguous cases allergy testing or a skin biopsy is performed.

Treatment

Treatment

Treatment consists of removing the irritant and cleansing the skin. Topical steroids are used for mild cases, and systemic steroids for more severe reactions. Wet occlusive dressings are recommended for dry rashes and dry dressings for moist rashes.

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OSH Answers: Dermatitis, Irritant Contact

Oct 15, 2008 ... Signs of irritant contact dermatitis include redness of the skin, blisters, scales or crusts. These symptoms do not necessarily occur at the ...

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Contact dermatitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergy-causing substance (irritant or allergen). ...

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Contact Dermatitis, Irritant: eMedicine Dermatology

Dec 31, 2008 ... Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) is inflammation of the skin typically ... Most occupational skin disorders are irritant contact dermatitis ...

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