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Allergic Dermatitis

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Allergic Dermatitis Home Care

Home care for allergic dermatitis includes:

Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream:

Apply to the skin, 4 times a day.

Avoid scratching: this can cause infection.
Apply a cold compress:

Compress may reduce swelling
Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours.

Apply a moisturizer for dry skin:

Lubriderm
Eucerin

Take oral antihistamines for itching:

Wash your skin gently with mild soap twice a day.

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Last Updated: Sep 30, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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