Overview
Contact dermatitis is an eczematous eruption due to exposure to an irritating local substance (irritant contact dermatitis [ICD]) or foreign substance causing an allergic response (allergic contact dermatitis [ACD]).
In ACD, the specific signs and symptoms will depend on the duration, location, degree of sensitivity and concentration of allergens; while in ICD, the lesions may be localized to areas of thin skin (eg eyelids, intertriginous areas) or thick skin (hands, feet) depending on trigger factor.
Patch testing is the gold standard test in a patient wherein ACD is suspected.
Topical corticosteroids are usually effective for most cases of ACD and are the first-line agents for isolated lesions in ICD.
For further information regarding the management of Contact Dermatitis (Pediatric), please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
In ACD, the specific signs and symptoms will depend on the duration, location, degree of sensitivity and concentration of allergens; while in ICD, the lesions may be localized to areas of thin skin (eg eyelids, intertriginous areas) or thick skin (hands, feet) depending on trigger factor.
Patch testing is the gold standard test in a patient wherein ACD is suspected.
Topical corticosteroids are usually effective for most cases of ACD and are the first-line agents for isolated lesions in ICD.
For further information regarding the management of Contact Dermatitis (Pediatric), please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
