(b) It is a group of Skin diseases that results in inflammation of Skin & Atopic
Dermatitis, Allergic Contact Dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and Stasis
dermatitis
(d) In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term
cases skin may become thickened.
(e) Area of skin involved can vary from small to Entire body.
(e) Exact cause of dermatitis is often unclear & Cases may involve a combination
of irritation, allergy and poor venous return.
(b) rash usually develops within minutes to hours of exposure and can last two
to four weeks.
(b) It is Un-Contagious.
(a) Like
(ii) Plants
(ii) Perfume
(vi) Neomycin
SIGN+SYMPTOM
Rash
Itching
If left untreated, the skin may darken and become leathery and cracked.
(3) Symptoms may persist for as long as one month b4 resolving completely.
Once developed skin reaction to certain substance it is most likely that they will
have it for rest of their life & symptoms will reappear when in contact with
allergen.
(b) Depending on Type of Allergen causing it, Rash can ooze, drain or crust and it
can become raw, scaled or thickened.
(c) Also, it is possible that Skin lesion does not take form of rash but it may
include papules, blisters, vesicles or even simple red area.
(d) Allergic dermatitis rash is more likely to be more widespread on skin &
usually appears after a day or two after exposure to allergen.
DIAGNOSIS
(a) Based on History, Physcial Examination & Most accurately "Patch Test".
TREATMENT
(a) Prevention from causitive Allergen Exposer, wash hand , wear glove/Mask,
use moistirisure.
(e) Topical antihistamines are not advised as there might be a second skin
reaction (treatment associated contact dermatitis) from the lotion itself.