Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Immunologic response to an allergen

 

Rash that matches or mirrors the area of contact with allergen

 

Subjective: “burning” “itching”

 

Blistering possible

Image is from wocn.org

Reference: WOCN, 2007

 

Management:

 

•Remove irritant or allergen

•Eliminate unnecessary products

•If skin is denuded, consider crusting method

•May consider use of topical or systemic steroids

•Dermatology consultation may be needed

Reference: WOCN, 2007