Contact Dermatitis (cont.)
Medical Author:
Gary W. Cole, MD
Gary W. Cole, MDDr. Cole is board certified in dermatology. He obtained his BA degree in bacteriology, his MA degree in microbiology, and his MD at the University of California, Los Angeles. He trained in dermatology at the University of Oregon, where he completed his residency. Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
When to Seek Medical CareIf your rash does not improve or continues to spread after a couple of days of self-care, call your health care provider. If the itching is severe and you cannot see your health care provider that day, go to a hospital emergency department. Viewer Comments & ReviewsContact Dermatitis - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What are the symptoms of your contact dermatitis? |
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The term contact dermatitis sometimes is used incorrectly as a synonym for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).
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