Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a skin rash. It develops when you touch something that irritates your skin or causes an allergic reaction.

Discharge Instructions

• Avoid skin irritants, such as makeup, hair products, soaps, and cleansers. Use products that do not contain perfume or dye.
• Apply a cool compress to your rash. This will help soothe your skin.
• Keep your skin moist. Rub unscented cream or lotion on your skin to prevent dryness and itching. Do this right after a bath or shower when your skin is still damp
• Take short baths or showers in cool water. Use mild soap or soap-free cleansers. Add cornstarch to the bath water to help decrease skin irritation.
• Take your medicine as prescribed.
• Keep a list of medication and bring it on the follow up visit or in case of coming back to emergency room

Follow up with dermatology clinic within (2 to 3 days) in case of

• Medicine not helping or if you have side effects.
• Have itchy red skin rash.
• Your blisters are draining pus.
• Your rash spreads or does not get better, even after treatment.
• You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.