Contact dermatitis

Question 1

What is contact dermatitis?

Answer 1

Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition resulting from direct contact with an irritant or allergen.

Question 2

True or False: Contact dermatitis can only occur after prolonged exposure to an irritant.

Answer 2

False: Contact dermatitis can occur after both brief and prolonged exposure to an irritant or allergen.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The two main types of contact dermatitis are __________ and __________.

Answer 3

irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.

Question 4

What is a common symptom of contact dermatitis?

Answer 4

Common symptoms include redness, itching, swelling, and blistering of the skin.

Question 5

Which type of contact dermatitis is caused by an immune response to a substance?

Answer 5

Allergic contact dermatitis.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common irritant that can cause contact dermatitis? A) Nickel B) Poison Ivy C) Detergents D) All of the above

Answer 6

C) Detergents.

Question 7

What is the first step in managing contact dermatitis?

Answer 7

The first step is to identify and avoid the irritant or allergen causing the condition.

Question 8

True or False: Contact dermatitis is contagious.

Answer 8

False: Contact dermatitis is not contagious.

Question 9

Name one common allergen that can lead to allergic contact dermatitis.

Answer 9

Nickel is a common allergen that can lead to allergic contact dermatitis.

Question 10

What role do corticosteroids play in the treatment of contact dermatitis?

Answer 10

Corticosteroids help reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms associated with contact dermatitis.