How is contact dermatitis managed or treated?

How is contact dermatitis managed or treated?

Treatment for both types of contact dermatitis is the same. Even with treatment, it can take several weeks for the rash to go away. Treatments include:

• Avoidance: If you can figure out what’s causing the rash, take steps to avoid it or minimize exposure.
• Anti-itch creams: Corticosteroid creams can ease inflammation and itching.
• Oral steroids: Prednisone, a type of steroid, can relieve rash symptoms that don’t respond to antihistamines or other treatments.
• Immunosuppressive medications: In severe cases, where repeated bouts of oral steroids are needed.