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