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Contact dermatitis

MedGen UID:
8329
•Concept ID:
C0011616
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Contact Dermatitides; Contact Dermatitis; Contact Eczema; Contact Sensitivities; Contact Sensitivity; Dermatitides, Contact; Dermatitis Venenata; Dermatitis, Contact; Eczema, Contact; Sensitivities, Contact; Sensitivity, Contact
SNOMED CT: CD - Contact dermatitis (40275004); Contact eczema (40275004); Contact dermatitis (40275004); Dermatitis venenata (40275004)
 
HPO: HP:0032282
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0005480

Definition

An inflammatory process in skin caused by an exogenous agent that directly or indirectly injure the skin. If the offending agent is identified and removed, the eruption will resolve. An unusual or patterned eruption may be a clue to the presence of a contact dermatitis. Patch testing may be helpful in the differential diagnosis. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Guidelines for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of hand eczema.
Thyssen JP, Schuttelaar MLA, Alfonso JH, Andersen KE, Angelova-Fischer I, Arents BWM, Bauer A, Brans R, Cannavo A, Christoffers WA, Crépy MN, Elsner P, Fartasch M, Filon FL, Giménez-Arnau AM, Gonçalo M, Guzmán-Perera MG, Hamann CR, Hoetzenecker W, Johansen JD, John SM, Kunkeler ACM, Hadzavdic SL, Molin S, Nixon R, Oosterhaven JAF, Rustemeyer T, Serra-Baldrich E, Shah M, Simon D, Skudlik C, Spiewak R, Valiukevičienė S, Voorberg AN, Weisshaar E, Agner T
Contact Dermatitis 2022 May;86(5):357-378. Epub 2022 Mar 3 doi: 10.1111/cod.14035. PMID: 34971008
Contact Dermatitis: Classifications and Management.
Li Y, Li L
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2021 Dec;61(3):245-281. Epub 2021 Jul 15 doi: 10.1007/s12016-021-08875-0. PMID: 34264448
Differential Diagnosis of Cheilitis - How to Classify Cheilitis?
Lugović-Mihić L, Pilipović K, Crnarić I, Šitum M, Duvančić T
Acta Clin Croat 2018 Jun;57(2):342-351. doi: 10.20471/acc.2018.57.02.16. PMID: 30431729Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Lanolin: The 2023 American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergen of the Year.
Johnson H, Norman T, Adler BL, Yu J
Cutis 2023 Aug;112(2):78-81. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0825. PMID: 37820332
Irritant Contact Dermatitis.
Bains SN, Nash P, Fonacier L
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2019 Feb;56(1):99-109. doi: 10.1007/s12016-018-8713-0. PMID: 30293200
Common spongiotic dermatoses.
Gru AA, Salavaggione AL
Semin Diagn Pathol 2017 May;34(3):226-236. Epub 2017 Feb 10 doi: 10.1053/j.semdp.2017.02.002. PMID: 28237387
Conctact dermatitis: some important topics.
Pigatto PD
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2015 Nov;47(6):188-91. PMID: 26549335
Computer-related skin diseases.
Wintzen M, Van Zuuren EJ
Contact Dermatitis 2003 May;48(5):241-3. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0536.2003.00085.x. PMID: 12868962

Diagnosis

Allergic Contact Dermatitis.
Edwards TM, Usatine RP, Heath CR
Cutis 2023 Oct;112(4):195-197. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0868. PMID: 37988316
Allergic contact dermatitis.
Edwards TM, Usatine RP, Heath CR
J Fam Pract 2023 Oct;72(8):350-355. doi: 10.12788/jfp.0678. PMID: 37862625
Contact Dermatitis: Classifications and Management.
Li Y, Li L
Clin Rev Allergy Immunol 2021 Dec;61(3):245-281. Epub 2021 Jul 15 doi: 10.1007/s12016-021-08875-0. PMID: 34264448
Pediatric Allergic Contact Dermatitis.
Brown C, Yu J
Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2021 Aug;41(3):393-408. Epub 2021 Jun 5 doi: 10.1016/j.iac.2021.04.004. PMID: 34225896
Contact dermatitis.
Nat Rev Dis Primers 2021 May 27;7(1):37. doi: 10.1038/s41572-021-00277-y. PMID: 34045453

Therapy

Dupilumab in Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Systematic Review.
Olbrich H, Sadik CD, Ludwig RJ, Thaçi D, Boch K
Biomolecules 2023 Mar 31;13(4) doi: 10.3390/biom13040634. PMID: 37189381Free PMC Article
VTAMA(®) (Tapinarof) Cream* for Plaque Psoriasis.
Gupta AK, Ravi SP, Vincent K, Abramovits W
Skinmed 2022;20(4):298-300. Epub 2022 Aug 31 PMID: 35976021
Off-label Uses of Topical Pimecrolimus.
Ladda M, Sandhu V, Ighani A, Yeung J
J Cutan Med Surg 2019 Jul/Aug;23(4):442-448. Epub 2019 May 3 doi: 10.1177/1203475419847950. PMID: 31053034
Radiodermatitis: A Review of Our Current Understanding.
Singh M, Alavi A, Wong R, Akita S
Am J Clin Dermatol 2016 Jun;17(3):277-92. doi: 10.1007/s40257-016-0186-4. PMID: 27021652
Contact dermatitis.
Brasch J, Becker D, Aberer W, Bircher A, Kränke B, Denzer-Fürst S, Schnuch A
J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2007 Oct;5(10):943-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06523.x. PMID: 17910679

Prognosis

Tattoos: Very Popular, Not So Innocent.
Hermida MD, Cabrera HN
Skinmed 2017;15(1):37-42. Epub 2017 Feb 1 PMID: 28270308
Shin-Guard Dermatitis-Detection and Protection.
Hill H, Jacob SE
Pediatr Dermatol 2016 May;33(3):355-6. Epub 2016 Apr 4 doi: 10.1111/pde.12833. PMID: 27040461
Diagnosis and management of contact dermatitis.
Usatine RP, Riojas M
Am Fam Physician 2010 Aug 1;82(3):249-55. PMID: 20672788
Contact dermatitis in children.
Pigatto P, Martelli A, Marsili C, Fiocchi A
Ital J Pediatr 2010 Jan 13;36:2. doi: 10.1186/1824-7288-36-2. PMID: 20205907Free PMC Article
Contact dermatitis.
Friedlander SF
Pediatr Rev 1998 May;19(5):166-71. doi: 10.1542/pir.19-5-166. PMID: 9584526

Clinical prediction guides

Tapinarof for the treatment of psoriasis.
Nogueira S, Rodrigues MA, Vender R, Torres T
Dermatol Ther 2022 Dec;35(12):e15931. Epub 2022 Oct 21 doi: 10.1111/dth.15931. PMID: 36226669Free PMC Article
Quality of Life for Children with Allergic Skin Diseases.
Hon KL, Chu S, Leung AKC
Curr Pediatr Rev 2022;18(3):191-196. doi: 10.2174/1573396317666210901124211. PMID: 34488587
Immune-competent in vitro co-culture models as an approach for skin sensitisation assessment.
Thélu A, Catoire S, Kerdine-Römer S
Toxicol In Vitro 2020 Feb;62:104691. Epub 2019 Oct 22 doi: 10.1016/j.tiv.2019.104691. PMID: 31648045
Conctact dermatitis: some important topics.
Pigatto PD
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2015 Nov;47(6):188-91. PMID: 26549335
Tefillin dermatitis.
Trattner A, David M
J Am Acad Dermatol 2005 May;52(5):831-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.12.042. PMID: 15858473

Recent systematic reviews

Dupilumab in Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Systematic Review.
Olbrich H, Sadik CD, Ludwig RJ, Thaçi D, Boch K
Biomolecules 2023 Mar 31;13(4) doi: 10.3390/biom13040634. PMID: 37189381Free PMC Article
Allergens in Common Brands of Clobetasol.
Ramani L, Haidari W, Hall S, Amin S, Chisolm S, Feldman S
J Drugs Dermatol 2023 May 1;22(5):491-495. doi: 10.36849/JDD.4651. PMID: 37133477
A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound for Facial Skin Tightening.
Contini M, Hollander MHJ, Vissink A, Schepers RH, Jansma J, Schortinghuis J
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023 Jan 13;20(2) doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021522. PMID: 36674277Free PMC Article
Skin diseases in musicians.
Crépy MN
Eur J Dermatol 2015 Sep-Oct;25(5):375-83. doi: 10.1684/ejd.2015.2559. PMID: 25905552
Stability of patch test allergens.
Joy NM, Rice KR, Atwater AR
Dermatitis 2013 Sep-Oct;24(5):227-36. doi: 10.1097/DER.0b013e3182a0a19d. PMID: 24030367

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