Contact Dermatitis (cont.)
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- Contact Dermatitis Overview
- Contact Dermatitis Causes
- Contact Dermatitis Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Contact Dermatitis Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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- Synonyms and Keywords
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Outlook
If the substance causing the contact dermatitis is removed and you are not exposed to it again, your rash probably will disappear on its own in less than 2 weeks. Symptoms may go away sooner with treatment. Your rash may become chronic if you cannot remove the cause and you are not treated.
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The term contact dermatitis sometimes is used incorrectly as a synonym for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).

