Plant dermatitis L24.7

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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Inflammatory reaction of the skin on contact with plant products; the following inflammatory mechanisms are known:

General therapy
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Avoid the agent.

External therapy
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Medium strength glucocorticoid creams such as 0.1% triamcinolone cream R259, 0.05% betamethasone V lotio R030, 0.25% prednicarbate cream (e.g. Dermatop), methylprednisolone cream (e.g. Advantan).

Internal therapy
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Only in severe cases initial therapy with acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin C (e.g. aspirin plus C, 2 times 1 tbl.) or systemic glucocorticoids p.o. in medium dosage such as prednisone 50-100 mg/day (e.g. Decortin i.v.).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020