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Dermatitis Treatment

Treatment of dermatitis depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment of dermatitis may include:

Avoid substances that trigger dermatitis.
Apply moisturizers to dry skin
Topical corticosteroids for dermatitis:

Apply moisturizers to dry skin
Oral antihistamines for itching:

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Oral corticosteroids:

Oatmeal baths:

Aveeno

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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008 References

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

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