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A general term describing many types of conditions which are inflamed and red
Dermatitis
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Genetic disorder, primarily in children and young adults affecting the face and the skin folds on the inside of the knees and elbows
Atopic dermatitis
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A rash that results from either (a) a chemical or (b) an allergen touching susceptible skin
Contact dermatitis
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Tx for dermatitis
Astrigent products such as: Burow's Solution, Witch Hazel and Zinc oxide
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What specific type of contact dermatitis accounts for 70-80% of all cases?
Irritant contact dermatitis
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Common caused of allergic contact dermatitis?
- Metal: cobalt, nickel and chromium
- Lanolin, parabens, hair products, nail polishes, hair dyes and soaps
- Deodorants
- Local anesthesics such as benzocaine
- Topical antihistamines such as Benadryl cream
- Iodine containing products
- Sulfonamides
- Neomycin
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Dermatitis Products:
- 1.) Cetaphil Moisturizing lotion
- 2.) Cetaphil Skin Cleanser
- 3.) Cortaid (cream & ointment)
- 4.) Cortizone-10 Plus Moisturizing Cream
- 5.) Cortisone-10 Ointment
- 6.) Hydrocortisone (generic)
- 7.) Sarna Anti-itch Lotion
- 8.) Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion
- 9.) Sarna Ultra
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