Allergic Contact Dermatitis Quiz
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What is the definitive treatment for allergic contact dermatitis?

  • Oral medication
  • Identification and removal of potential causal agents (correct)
  • Intravenous medication
  • Topical medication
  • What is a potential complication of body modifications?

  • Insomnia
  • Joint pain
  • Migraines
  • Allergic contact dermatitis (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of chronic allergic contact dermatitis?

  • Vesicles on an erythematous base
  • Pruritic papules
  • Mucositis
  • Lichenified pruritic plaques (correct)
  • What is the definitive treatment for allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Identification and removal of potential causal agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may occur if the material(s) to which an individual is allergic is not identified or if they practice inappropriate skin care?

    <p>Persistent or relapsing dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the association between intraoral metal contact allergy and lichen planus?

    <p>Intraoral metal contact allergy may result in mucositis that mimics lichen planus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom of acute allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Pruritic papules and vesicles on an erythematous base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may cause delayed onset of dermatitis?

    <p>Allergens that penetrate intact skin poorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential complication of body modifications and piercings?

    <p>Dermatologic risks and adverse reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom of chronic allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Lichenified pruritic plaques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the timeframe for an individual to develop allergic contact dermatitis after exposure to the allergen?

    <p>Within a few days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential cause of widespread dermatitis?

    <p>Topical medications applied to leg ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential complication of intraoral metal contact allergy?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the diagnostic studies for allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Patch testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the belief about the duration of dermatitis in individuals with severe dermatitis?

    <p>The duration is longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>A type of skin condition caused by exposure to allergens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does chronic dermatitis affect the recovery process?

    <p>It makes the recovery process longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of acute allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Pruritic papules and vesicles on an erythematous base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does lichenified pruritic plaques indicate?

    <p>A chronic form of allergic contact dermatitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do individuals with allergic contact dermatitis typically develop the condition?

    <p>Within a few days of exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the onset of dermatitis be delayed in certain cases?

    <p>Yes, in all cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause widespread dermatitis in individuals?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive treatment for allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Identification and removal of potential causal agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best way to prevent chronic or recurrent dermatitis?

    <p>Identify and remove potential causal agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of intraoral metal contact allergy?

    <p>Nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can intraoral metal contact allergy lead to?

    <p>Mucositis that mimics lichen planus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic studies are used for allergic contact dermatitis?

    <p>Skin biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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