What is contact dermatitis? | Patient Explainers

Contact dermatitis is a rash caused by your skin reacting to a substance it has come into contact with. You may need patch testing to identify the causative substance. A steroid cream or ointment will usually clear the rash. However, the long-term treatment is to avoid contact with the thing that's causing it.

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[Maphics.]

I’ve almost recovered from my Eczema on my arms almost 1 year later.
For the last 2 weeks I’ve made sure the affected area is never dry (Cetaphil Gental Skin Cleanser), I’ve applied throughout the day Melita Propolis Cream and Apicare Repair Me Cream. I lastly apply some prescribed Steroid cream before going to bed. It’s finally going away.
Anyone reading this who has Eczema I really hope this helps because this is how I defeated it. The main thing is to make sure your affected area never become dry.

[ilouniian]

Hey i used an moistrzier (bepanten) since then m'y face becomes oily but feels tight with very mild itch and stinging and burning sensation and little bit red but no rash or flakiness and when i wash it with even Water it dries completly it contact dermatitis please i need an answer ????