Irritant Contact Dermatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is this?
A
Non specific, non-immune physical irritation rather than specific cause
2
Q
Common irritants?
A
Soap
Detergents
Urine (nappy rash)
3
Q
What causes irritant contact dermatitis?
A
Caused by repeated exposure to substances that abrade, irritate and aggravate the skin
DOES NOT REQUIRE PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO OCCUR LIKE IN CONTACT ALLERGIC
4
Q
Treatment of irritant contact dermatitis?
A
- Avoidance of causing agent
- Difficult for occupation
- Topical steroids in acute flare
5
Q
How to diagnose contact irritant dermatitis?
A
Hard to distinguish from allergic contact dermatitis
-May overlap with atopic dermatitis
