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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may cause delayed onset of dermatitis?

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

What is the potential complication of body modifications and piercings?

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

What is the characteristic symptom of chronic allergic contact dermatitis?

<p>Lichenified pruritic plaques (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential cause of widespread dermatitis?

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

What is the potential complication of intraoral metal contact allergy?

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

What are the diagnostic studies for allergic contact dermatitis?

<p>Patch testing (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is allergic contact dermatitis?

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

How does chronic dermatitis affect the recovery process?

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

What does lichenified pruritic plaques indicate?

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

Can the onset of dermatitis be delayed in certain cases?

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

What can cause widespread dermatitis in individuals?

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

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

<p>Nickel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can intraoral metal contact allergy lead to?

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

What diagnostic studies are used for allergic contact dermatitis?

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

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