Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 2: 68-73

Contact dermatitis

MUDr. Alena Machovcová MBA
Dermatovenerologické oddělení, FN Motol, Praha

Contact dermatitis (irritative or allergic) is a dermatology disease that can develop throughout the population and even in childhood. It is caused by the action of exogenic origin in conjunction with other factors. The clinical picture is diverse, the course acute, subacute or chronic. The diagnosis is a synthesis of a thorough history, clinical picture and testing (epicutaneous tests). The prevention of contact dermatitis is based on compliance with principles of skin care, elimination of causative factors, early treatment and suitable joice of profession with regard to other dermatology diseases (constitutional dermatitis).

Keywords: contact irritative dermatitis, contact allergic dermatitis, paediatric population, contact allergens, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention

Published: June 1, 2006  Show citation

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