The Basics
This skin condition causes a non-contagious rash, redness or inflammation upon exposure
What is Contact Dermatitis
This term describes the intense itching often associated with allergic reactions
What is puritis or pruritic?
This common jewelry metal is a frequent trigger for allergic contact dermatitis
What is Nickel?
This is the primary and most important step in treating contact dermatitis.
What is avoidance/elimination of the allergen?
Thi sspecific type of dermatitis results from direct damage to the skin rather than an immune response
What is irritant contact dermatitis?
Allergic dermatitis often features these two types of skin lesions; red papules and _______
What are fluid filled blisters?
In allergic dermatitis, the skin reaction may not appear for this many days after the initial contact.
What is 2 -7 days?
This diagnostic procedure is used specifically to identify which allergens a patient is sensitive to.
What is a Patch Test?
This is a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis
What are fragrances?
This is a hallmark sign of allergic dermatitis where the rash mirrors the shape of the jewelry or object that caused it.
What is taking the shape of the causative agent.
This process must occur after one or more exposures before an agent acts as an antigen.
What is sensitization?
These are three common topical treatments used to manage symptoms.
What are corticosteroids, antihistamines, and skin lubricants?
Contact dermatitis can be passed from one student to another in the clinical setting, True or False
What is false, because it is non-contagious
Unlike the delayed allergic version, this type of dermatitis typically presents with an immediate skin response.
What is irritant dermatitis?
These are common environmental triggers for skin reactions (Name two).
What are: Poison Ivy, Latex, Fragrances or Cleaners?
If topical and oral steroids are insufficient for severe allergic dermatitis, this class of medication may be required.
What are immunosuppressive medications?
This causes an itchy inflammed rash or blisters that appears hours to days after exposure.
What is contact dermatits?
This clinical pattern is the most characteristic 'slam dunk' sign that a rash was caused by brushing against a poison ivy plant?
What is the linear distribution of vesicles?
While this "irritant" variety of dermatitis can appear within minutes of touching a harsh chemical, its "allergic" counterpart is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction that typically peaks this many hours to days after exposure.
What is 48 - 72 hours?
When treating widespread contact dermatitis, nurses must monitor for systemic side effects like hyperglycemia and "moon face" if this class of oral medication is used for longer than a brief 1- to 2-week course.
What are Corticosteroids (or Glucocorticoids)?