Contact Dermatitis

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Introduction

Natural rubber latex allergy is a common problem

can lead to anaphylaxis

heva proteins (from rubber tree) has 56 associated allergens

 

 

 

Irritant Contact

• diaper rash
• lip licking
• excess washing

Photo Contact

chemical plus light = problems

 

Contact dermatitis:

Poison ivy: can have eruptions even where contact has not occurred.

• linear platterns from contacts with branches

leaflets three - let it be.

 

 

The Case of...

a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.

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Causes and Risk Factors

 

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Pathophysiology

 

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Signs and Symptoms

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Investigations

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Differential Diagnosis

 

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Treatments

 

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Consequences and Course

 

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Resources and References

 

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Topic Development

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