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Self-Care Guidelines
  • Avoid the offending agent.
  • It may be helpful to avoid common triggers such as fragrance, lanolin, nickel, etc.
When to Seek Medical Care
Seek medical evaluation for a persistent or recurrent rash of unknown origin. Your physician may perform allergic contact patch testing. Skin biopsy is sometimes used to confirm the diagnosis.
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2008

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