Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Question 1

predisposing factors

Answer 1

-Environmental factors
-Young>older
F>M

Question 2

Treatment

Answer 2

• Topical steroids
• Emollients
• Wet dressings (witch hazel)

Question 3

Diaper Dermatitis

Answer 3

• Can sometimes be exacerbations of seborrheic or atopic dermatitis or unrelated skin condition
• Risk: formula feeding, recent use of broad spec abx
• Management: Frequent diaper changes, air exposure, fragrance free
• White petrolatum, zinc oxide, paraffin
• Hydrocortisone