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Contact DermatitisAka: Prevention of Contact Dermatitis

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  1. Definition
    1. Inflammation of skin secondary to chemical contact
    2. Results in intracellular edema of Epidermis
  2. Types
    1. Irritant Contact Dermatitis
      1. Accounts for 80% of contact dermatitis
    2. Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  3. Epidemiology
    1. Most common dermatologic diagnosis
    2. Prevalence: 1-10%
  4. Symptoms
    1. Irritant Contact Dermatitis: "It stings"
    2. Allergic Contact Dermatitis: "It itches"
  5. Prevention (especially in occupational settings)
    1. Avoid organic solvent contact (Mineral Oil, thinner)
    2. Hypoallergenic skin cleansers
    3. Frequent use of Skin Lubricants (Emollients)
    4. Frequent clothing changes
      1. Immediately remove clothing soaked with chemicals
    5. Shower at least once daily
    6. Wash work clothes seperate from other clothes at home
    7. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work area
    8. Consider alternative job duties
    9. Use cotton glove liners
    10. Topicals to prevent Irritant Contact Dermatitis
      1. High lipid content moisturizing cream
        1. Keri Lotion
        2. Petrolatum
        3. Coconut oil
      2. Barrier Creams
        1. Dermashield
        2. Dermofilm
      3. References
        1. Saary (2005) J Am Acad Dermatol 53:845
  6. Resources
    1. Haz-Map (Occupational Exposure Database)
      1. http://www.haz-map.com
  7. References
    1. Habif (1996) Clinical Dermatology, p. 81-94
    2. Lushniak (2000) Prim Care 27(4):895
    3. Peate (2002) Am Fam Physician 66(6):1025

Contact Dermatitis (C0011616)

Definition (MSH)A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.
Definition (CSP)type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin; may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.
ConceptsDisease or Syndrome (T047)
ICD9692.9
MSHD003877
EnglishCD - Contact dermatitis, CONTACT DEMATITIS, Contact Dermatitides, contact dermatitis, Contact dermatitis/eczema, Contact eczema, Contact Sensitivities, Contact Sensitivity, Dermatitis - contact, DERMATITIS CONTACT, Dermatitis Venenata, Eczema - contact
Spanishdermatitis de contacto, dermatitis por contacto, dermatitis venenata
Parent ConceptsDermatitis (C0011603), Delayed Hypersensitivity (C0020522), Dermatoses, General and NEC (C0549580), ECZEMETOUS ABNORMALITIES (C0549659), Skin Diseases, Eczematous (C0162817), Contact Dermatitis (C0011616), Contact hypersensitivity (C0162351), Cutaneous hypersensitivity (C0585186), Duplicate concept (C1274013), Hypersensitivity disorder (C1719883)
SourcesAOD, COSTAR, CSP, CST, DXP, LCH, MEDLINEPLUS, MSH, MTH, MTHICD9, NCI, NDFRT, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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