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This is when the skin becomes pink, red, or swollen in response to something a person has contact with or has eaten. It is caused by an allergy.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your rash and determine the best course of treatment
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Your health care provider will make the diagnosis based on how the skin looks and asking questions about substances you may have come in contact with.
Allergy testing with skin patches (called patch testing) may determine what is causing the reaction. Patch testing is used for certain patients who have long-term or repeated contact dermatitis. It requires three office visits and must be done by a health care provider with the skill to interpret the results correctly. Other tests may be used to rule out other possible causes, including skin lesion biopsy or culture of the skin lesion. Your doctor will recommend treatment based on what is causing the problem. In some cases, the best treatment is to do nothing to the area. Often, treatment includes washing the area with a lot of water to get rid of any traces of the irritant that are still on the skin. You should avoid further exposure to the substance. Emollients or moisturizers help keep the skin moist, and also help skin repair itself. They protect the skin from becoming inflamed again. They are a key part of preventing and treating contact dermatitis. Topical corticosteroids are medicines used to treat eczema. Your doctor may also prescribe other creams or ointments, such as tacrolimus or pimecrolimus, to use on the skin. In severe cases, you may need to take corticosteroid pills. Your doctor will start you on a high dose and your dose will be slowly reduced over about 12 days. You may also receive a corticosteroid shot. Wet dressings and soothing anti-itch (antipruritic) or drying lotions may be recommended to reduce other symptoms.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and disorders of the immune system.
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