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Teaching Curriculum: Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Priorities:
Pediatrics 4, Internal Medicine 4
Family Practice 4, Student 4

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this rotation, the rotator should be able to:

  1. Describe the etiology of this Type IV, cellular immunity type reaction
  2. Describe typical distribution of contact dermatitis caused by different common contactants
  3. Describe patch tests and their role in the diagnosis of contact dermatitis
  4. Outline a program of management for a patient with contact dermatitis including:
    1. avoidance
    2. oral steroids
    3. topical steroids
    4. soothing skin soaks
    5. antipruritic drugs

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