What is Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is a localized rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance. It results from exposure to allergens (allergic contact dermatitis) or irritants (irritant contact dermatitis). Phototoxic dermatitis occurs when the allergen or irritant is activated by sunlight
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Treatment
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- reducing your exposure to irritants.
- avoiding allergens.
- emollients.
- topical corticosteroids.
- oral corticosteroids.