Symptom Finder - Treatment of Contact Dermatitis
CONTACT DERMATITIS
1. Triamcinolone cream or ointment (Aristocort) 0.1%: Apply tid to affected areas.
2. Alternatively fluocinonide 0.05% cream or gel (Lidex): Apply tid to affected areas.
3. For more diffuse lesions, use Prednisone 10–20 mg daily for 5 days, or methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 40 mg IM.
4. In refractory cases, refer to dermatologist or do more thorough investigation for cause:
a. What materials is patient exposed to?
b. Patch testing.
c. There are excellent blood tests for allergy available especially if food allergy is suspected.
1. Triamcinolone cream or ointment (Aristocort) 0.1%: Apply tid to affected areas.
2. Alternatively fluocinonide 0.05% cream or gel (Lidex): Apply tid to affected areas.
3. For more diffuse lesions, use Prednisone 10–20 mg daily for 5 days, or methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 40 mg IM.
4. In refractory cases, refer to dermatologist or do more thorough investigation for cause:
a. What materials is patient exposed to?
b. Patch testing.
c. There are excellent blood tests for allergy available especially if food allergy is suspected.