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Contact Dermatitis: From Basics to Allergodromes

2009; Elsevier BV; Volume: 38; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3928/00904481-20090201-07

1938-2359

Rajiv I. Nijhawan, Catalina Matiz, Sharon E. Jacob,

Dermatology and Skin Diseases

CME Educational Objectives 1. Outline the clinical presentations and pathophysiology of both allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). 2. Review the most common allergens and products responsible for allergic contact dermatitis in children. 3. Discuss the recommendations for management of children with suspected contact dermatitis including guidelines for referral for patch testing.