Indoor linden eczema L23.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Allergic contact dermatitis due to contact with the leaves of the large-leaved linden (Sparmannia africana).

General therapy
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Epicutaneous testing, avoidance of the triggering agent.

External therapy
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Initially glucocorticoid-containing external preparations 0.25% prednicarbate (e.g. Dermatop ointment), 0.1% methylprednisolone (e.g. Advantan) later bland-nursing therapy. S.a. allergic contact eczema.

Internal therapy
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Oral antihistamines: Levocetirizine (e.g. Xusal) 1 tbl/day or Desloratadine (e.g. Aerius) 1 tbl/day. Possible sedative antihistamines: clemastine (e.g. Tavegil) 2 times/day 1 tbl. p.o. or dimetinden (e.g. Fenistil) 2 times/day 1 tbl. p.o.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020