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Treatment of Contact Dermatitis

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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
4641.32

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

10/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology and Phlebology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
Contact dermatitis diagnostics
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5666.53

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

10/10

Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
Contact dermatitis diagnostics
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5169.58

University Hospital Erlangen

9.1/10
location_onGermany, Erlangen

Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Andrology

According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5339.76

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Hamburg

Department of Dermatology and Venereology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
6333.64

University Hospital Ulm

8.7/10
location_onGermany, Ulm

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

The University Hospital Ulm started its activities 35 years ago and during this time it has become one of the most prestigious medical institutions in Europe. The hospital is famous for its numerous discoveries and the world-class achievements in medicine and pharmaceuticals. The medical facility has 29 specialized departments a
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5278.16

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

8.7/10
location_onGermany, Aachen

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5548.56

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Würzburg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5049.52

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10
location_onGermany, Berlin

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
7117.69

University Hospital Muenster

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Muenster

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5143.48

University Hospital Bonn

9.2/10
location_onGermany, Bonn

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5624.77

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10
location_onGermany, Halle

Department of Dermatology and Venereology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5006.72

University Hospital Essen

9.6/10
location_onGermany, Essen

Department of Dermatology

According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
Contact dermatitis diagnostics
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5069.36

University Hospital Jena

8.9/10
location_onGermany, Jena

Department of Dermatology

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
Contact dermatitis diagnostics
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5572.57

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Heidelberg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM

8.6/10
location_onGermany, Marburg

Department of Dermatology and Allergology

The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
Contact dermatitis diagnostics
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
4733.19

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

9.8/10
location_onGermany, Munich

Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Allergology, Phlebology, Andrology

The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
Contact dermatitis diagnostics
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of contact dermatitis
5354.37
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About the disease

Contact dermatitis is a condition, when skin comes into undesired reaction with chemicals, that are harmful for it. Most commonly, contact dermatitis manifests itself in redness and irritation of the skin. It rarely poses any danger if the contact with the chemical or detergent is terminated upon finding the source. It usually takes from several hours to several days for a contact dermatitis to subside.

Overall, there are three main types of contact dermatitis. The first one is allergic contact dermatitis, which develops when skin turns red in reaction to the foreign substance, which irritates it. Most common allergens which can cause allergic contact dermatitis are skin care products, that do not suit the individual type of skin of a person, jewelry, certain materials, such as latex and cosmetics, especially powder. Allergic contact dermatitis can also develop to certain perfumes. In some people, the reaction to the perfumes or the essence is so strong, that they develop contact dermatitis even if they simply talk or stand near the person wearing that allergen perfume.

Irritant contact dermatitis, which is second most common type of contact dermatitis, develops as a reaction to some toxic materials, such as acid, bleach and detergent. This type of contact dermatitis most commonly manifests itself in the redness of hands, which is where the contact with toxic material usually takes place.

The third type of contact dermatitis is photo-contact dermatitis, which develops if a person had exposure to the ultraviolet for a long time, thus irritating the skin.

Symptoms

  • Redness
  • Itching
  • Dry skin
  • Hives
  • Burning
  • Tenderness of the affected area
  • Swelling
  • Blistering in some cases
  • Cracking

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, a dermatologist will examine the affected area and will determine what kind of reaction to an allergen it could be.
  • A skin sample test is performed to rule out other causes of redness such as eczema.
  • Allergy testing is used to determine which product a person has allergy to so that further contact with allergen is avoided.

Treatment

  • In most cases contact dermatitis goes away when the contact with the allergen is no longer active. In some cases, however, the itching may be very strong. In such cases, a person can be prescribed special lotions and hydrocortisone creams to alleviate the itching and reduce redness. Anti-histamine drugs are sometimes prescribed to lower the allergic reaction of a body to an allergen and reduce the swelling.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko