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What are alternative treatments for contact dermatitis?
A variety of herbal remedies, either applied topically or taken internally, may possibly assist in the treatment of contact dermatitis. A poultice.made of jewelweed.or chickweed.A cream or wash...
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How does homeopathy treat contact dermatitis?
One homeopathic remedy commonly prescribed to relieve the itching associated with contact dermatitis is Rhus toxicodendron taken internally three to four times daily.
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What are common causes of contact dermatitis?
Common causes of contact dermatitis include the following: poison ivy, oak, and sumac.nickel or nickel alloys.latex
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Define contact dermatitis?
The phrase 'contact dermatitis' means a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
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How is contact dermatitis diagnosed?
If the dermatitis is mild, responds well to treatment, and does not recur, ordinarily the investigation is at an end. More difficult cases require patch testing to identify the specific allergen.