Contact Dermatitis Flashcards
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Contact Dermatitis
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Contact Dermatitis
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD)
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD)
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Contact Dermatitis
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- Eczematous dermatitis caused by exposure to substances in the environment
- Can act as irritants or allergens
- important to distinguish
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Contact Dermatitis
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Common allergens:
- Oleoresin
- poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac - Nickel
- Chromium (tanning leather)
- Neomycin
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis (ICD)
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Irritating substance
No previous exposure necessary
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD)
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- Delayed-type hypersensitivity respond
- Sensitization required
- Patch test to help Dx
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD)
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Sensitization required
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD)
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Patch testing to help dx allergic contact dermatitis
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Intertrigo
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Irritant contact dermatitis
Groin and other skin folds
Secondary to maceration and friction
