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Red sponge dermatitis T63.6

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Toxic contact eczema due to contact with the toxic, deep red coloured sponge species Microconia prolifera (English = "red sponge").

Clinical features
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Itching, urticarial or blistering dermatitis at the contact points.

Complication(s)
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Superinfection.

Therapy
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Short-term glucocorticoid-containing external preparations such as 0.1% triamcinolone cream R259, 0.25% prednicarbate cream (e.g. Dermatop), 0.1% mometasone (e.g. Ecural fat cream).

Internal therapy
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In case of superinfection antibiotic coverage e.g. with benzylpenicillin (e.g. Penicillin G Jenapharm) 1-5 million IU/day. S.a.u. eczema, contact dermatitis, toxic.

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