DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Airborn Contact Dermatitis caused by ragweed pollen, which is easily carried by the wind due to its small size. Ragweed pollen also has a significance as a pollinosis trigger.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Subacute to chronic eczema in exposed skin areas.
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General therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Avoid the Noxe. In endangered areas textile protection.
External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
If necessary, short-term glucocorticoid-containing topical preparations such as 0.5-1% hydrocortisone cream R121 or 0.1% methylprednisolone cream(e.g. Advantan cream).
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Antihistamines like desloratadine (e.g. Aerius) 1-2 tbl/day or levocetirizine (e.g. Xusal) 1-2 tbl/day.
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Airborne contact dermatitis; Antihistamines, systemic; Desloratadine; Eczema (overview); Glucocorticosteroids; Hydrocortisone; Hydrocortisone cream hydrophilic 0.25/0.5 or 1% (nrf 11.36.); Levocetirizine; Methylprednisolone; Photoallergic dermatitis; ... Show allDisclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer