Contact Dermatitis
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Contact Dermatitis Treatment
Treatment for contact
dermatitis
includes:
Gentle skin cleansing
Oral antihistamines:
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
Topical
corticosteroids
:
Triamcinolone
Valisone
Aristocort
Oral
corticosteroids
:
Prednisone
Medrol
Oatmeal baths:
Aveeno
Contact
dermatitis
clinical trials
For more information:
Atopic dermatitis treatment
Urticaria treatment
Poison ivy treatment
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Contact Dermatitis Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Topics:
Allergic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Irritant dermatitis
Itching
Poison ivy
Rash (generalized)
Rash (localized)
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Itching
Rash
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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Contact Dermatitis References:
Cahill J, Keegel T, Nixon R. The prognosis of occupational contact dermatitis in 2004. Contact Dermatitis. 2004 Nov-Dec;51(5-6):219-26.
Cohen DE, Heidary N. Treatment of irritant and allergic contact dermatitis. Dermatol Ther. 2004;17(4):334-40.
Mowad CM. Contact allergens of the year. Adv Dermatol. 2004;20:237-55.
Reunala T, Alenius H, Turjanmaa K, Palosuo T. Latex allergy and skin. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2004 Oct;4(5):397-401.
