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02/11/2025, 00:10 Otic & Ophthalmic Disorders | Dermatological Disorders
✓ Frequent washing with hot water
✓ Low humidity
✓ Chlorine in swimming pools
How would you differentiate between various kinds of dermatitis?
1. Criteria for diagnosis of AD
2. Patient history (recent exposure to a known irritant / allergen)
3. Patch testing/contact allergy testing
Pharmacy care and treatment
What you need to know
Age
Distribution of rash
Occupation/contact
Previous history
History of hay fever/asthma
Aggravating factors
Medications
Treatment strategies for Eczema, Dermatitis and dry skin
The goals of self-treatment of dermatitis
1. to stop the itch–scratch cycle,
2. to maintain skin hydration and barrier function,
3. to avoid or minimize factors that trigger symptoms or aggravate the disorder, and
4. to prevent secondary infections.
Non-pharmacological measures
✓ Using cotton sheets and clothing, as opposed to wool or other fabrics, which can irritate skin;
✓ Rinsing new sheets and clothing with unscented or chemical-free laundry detergent;
✓ Bathing can provide hydration and remove bacteria.
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