Week 3 Ch 35: Contact Dermititis Flashcards
1
Q
what does ICD stand for?
A
irritant contact dermatitis
2
Q
non-pharm therapy for ICD
A
- wash exposed area with water and clean with hypoallergenic soap
- saline soak
3
Q
pharm therapy for ICD
A
- Burow’s solution (aluminum acetate 5%)
- emollients
4
Q
how to prevent ICD
A
- protective clothing
- gloves
- moisturize
5
Q
what are the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)?
A
poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and nickel
6
Q
best treatment for ACD?
A
hydrocortisone
7
Q
what to recommend people itching due to ACD?
A
- take cold/lukewarm showers to relieve itch. hot showers can make itching worse
- hypoallergenic soaps
8
Q
what types of topical treatments should not be used for itching caused by ACD?
A
topical anesthetics, antihistamines, or antibiotics
