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Dermatitis - contact
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Age from 1 month onwards
This CKS topic covers the management of dermatitis caused by contact with irritants and allergens — except for contact dermatitis causing otitis externa.
This CKS topic does not cover other forms of cutaneous response after contact with irritants or allergens, such as chemical burns, urticaria, or pigmentary or necrotic reactions. It also does not cover the management of phototoxic, photoallergic, or photo-aggravated contact dermatitis.
There are separate CKS topics on Angio-oedema and anaphylaxis, Eczema - atopic, Nappy rash, Otitis externa, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, and Urticaria.
The target audience for this CKS topic is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care. Patient information from NHS Choices is intended to be printed and given to people with this condition or their carers.
CKS gratefully acknowledges the contribution of the British Association of Dermatologists in the development of this topic.
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