The recommended treatment for allergic contact dermatitis in your particular situation will then depend on several factors, including:
The cause of your symptoms
The severity of your symptoms
Your age and overall health.
Treatments for allergic contact dermatitis may include:
Avoiding the substance. Figuring out what is causing allergic contact dermatitis and then avoiding it will go a long way toward helping current symptoms, as well as preventing a reoccurrence in the future.
Medications. Depending on the severity of allergic contact dermatitis, treatment with medications may be recommended. Your doctor may recommend a medication that is applied directly to the affected area, taken by mouth, or taken by injection. Medications may include: steroids to help with the redness, itching, and swelling; antihistamines to help with itching; and antibiotics if the area has become infected.
Lubricants or other treatments. Lubricant creams or ointments, such as Cetaphil®, Eucerin®, and Aquaphor®, help to restore the skin's moisture, increase the rate of healing, and establish a barrier against further drying and irritation. Other treatments, such as wet compresses or colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno®), may be recommended with certain types of allergic contact dermatitis.
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