Contact Dermatitis

• Avoid irritant/allergen
• First line emmolients
• 2nd line topical corticosteroids
• Third line oral corticosteroids only in severe cases
• Inflammation of the skin due to contact with allergen/irritant
• Red/dark skin, itchy and blistered
• Avoid irritant once known, apply emollients or weak corticosteroid
• Allergens could be: metal jewellery, perfume, latex, plants or detergents
• Usually after re-exposure
• Can occur immediately or delayed onset (24 hours)
• Will go away around a week after exposure aslong as exposure has stopped
• In severe cases refer for oral corticosteroids