Contact+Dermatitis

acute or chronic inflammation produced by substances in contact with the skin

Etiology
1. chemical irritants a. soaps, detergents, acids 2. delayed hypersensitivity reaction a. rx drugs, plants, metals, clothing, dyes, cosmetics, industrial agents

Signs & Symptoms
1. transient redness 2. severe swelling 3. itching 4. vesiculation

Diagnosis
1. skin changes with history 2. patch tests

Treatment
1. removal of offending agent 2. applications of water 3. homeopathy, vits., herbs