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==Background==
==Background==
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*Type IV [[Hypersensitivity Reaction|hypersensitivity reaction]]
*Three Types
**Allergic contact dermatitis: nickel, gold, chromium, [[poison ivy]], poison oak, and poison sumac
**Irritant contact dermatitis: solvents, neat oils, kerosene, surfactants in cosmetics, latex, drain cleaners
**Photocontact dermatitis: interaction with UV light (lime juice and sunlight)
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==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
[[File:Contact_dermatitis_around_wound.jpg|thumbnail|Contact dermatitis]]
[[File:Severe contact dermatitis buprenorphine transdermal patch.jpg|thumb|Contact dermatitis at the application site of a transdermal patch.]]
[[File:Severe allergic reaction to urushiol (poison oak) 4 days after exposure.jpg|thumb|Contact dermatitis from [[poison oak exposure]] (Day 4).]]
[[File:Dermite de contact.jpg|thumb|Contact dermatitis.]]
*[[rash|Inflammation]] of the epidermis and dermis
**Erythema may take 1-3 days to show up
**May also have blisters and wheels
**Form in linear or shaped-pattern depending on exposure
**Itchy, burning, and sometimes painful
**Can take weeks to heal


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
*Clinical diagnosis
*Allergist or dermatologist may use patch test to determine exact cause


==Management==
==Management==
*Supportive care
**Remove irritant
**Barrier protection
**Emollients
*Steroids
**Topical steroids may be used when <10% body surface area is involved
**Oral steroids are indicated if >10% body surface area is involved


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Discharge


==See Also==
==See Also==
*Generalized rashes


==External Links==
==External Links==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Dermatology]]

Revisión actual - 16:19 11 dic 2024

Background

Normal dermal anatomy.
  • Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
  • Three Types
    • Allergic contact dermatitis: nickel, gold, chromium, poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac
    • Irritant contact dermatitis: solvents, neat oils, kerosene, surfactants in cosmetics, latex, drain cleaners
    • Photocontact dermatitis: interaction with UV light (lime juice and sunlight)

Dermatitis Types

Clinical Features

Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis at the application site of a transdermal patch.
Contact dermatitis from poison oak exposure (Day 4).
Contact dermatitis.
  • Inflammation of the epidermis and dermis
    • Erythema may take 1-3 days to show up
    • May also have blisters and wheels
    • Form in linear or shaped-pattern depending on exposure
    • Itchy, burning, and sometimes painful
    • Can take weeks to heal

Differential Diagnosis

Vesiculobullous rashes

Febrile

Afebrile

Evaluation

  • Clinical diagnosis
  • Allergist or dermatologist may use patch test to determine exact cause

Management

  • Supportive care
    • Remove irritant
    • Barrier protection
    • Emollients
  • Steroids
    • Topical steroids may be used when <10% body surface area is involved
    • Oral steroids are indicated if >10% body surface area is involved

Disposition

  • Discharge

See Also

  • Generalized rashes

External Links

References