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rhus dermatitis

tiology: 1) poison oak 2) poison ivy 3) poison sumac Pathology: - the toxin urushiol results in contact dermatitis Clinical manifestations: - see contact dermatitis Management: - high potency topical glucocorticoids for moderate to severe contact dermatitis (excepting face) - 10-21 days of treatment - oral corticosteroids (alternative) [2] - see contact dermatitis & poison oak, poison ivy & poison sumac

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contact dermatitis (exogenous eczema)

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015
  2. Craig K, Meadows SE. What is the best duration of steroid therapy for contact dermatitis (rhus)? J Fam Pract. 2006 Feb;55(2):166-7 PMID: 16451787