Contact Dermatitis (Poison Oak-Like Reactions)

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I often have patients ask me if there is a cure for poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac. Find out if there is a way to prevent these itchy rashes from happening.

Learn all about patch testing for contact dermatitis and how this test differs from allergy skin testing.

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The location of contact dermatitis can be a major clue as to the cause of the symptoms. A diagnosis is made with the use of a patch test, which along with the location of the rash and the history of contact with various chemicals. Learn the common causes of contact dermatitis based on the location of the rash.

The most important aspect of treating contact dermatitis is the identification and avoidance of the causative agent. With thousands of chemicals having the ability to cause contact dermatitis, it may be difficult to determine the exact cause. Find out some important tips on the identification and avoidance of common triggers of contact dermatitis.

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Cosmetic allergy is a frequent cause of contact dermatitis in both men and women. A huge number of chemicals are in cosmetics that we contact with everyday. Chemicals in soaps, cleansers, lotions and creams, hair care products, nail products, shaving creams and gels, deodorants and antiperspirants, perfumes and colognes, toothpastes, as well as...

Contact dermatitis is a rash caused by direct contact to a variety of substances. Symptoms include an itchy, blistering rash. Poison ivy and oak are examples of plant-induced contact dermatitis. Find out the basics of this common skin rash.

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