Ragweed dermatitisL23.7

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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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.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Photoallergic eczema.

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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer