Autosensitization Dermatitis Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is autosensitization dermatitis?
A condition where rashes develop at a distant site, away from the initial area of rashes. It is caused by the immune system's response, but the exact mechanism is not well understood.
Symptoms of autosensitization dermatitis
Bumpy rash that appeared, then rapidly spread to the rest of the body
Skin abnormality
Skin problem on the chest, tummy or back
Skin Itching
Skin over the entire body is red
Skin is broken from scratching
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Hives or raised rashes
Questions your doctor may ask to check for autosensitization dermatitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose autosensitization dermatitis
Did a small lump or bump on your skin suddenly spread all over your body?
Do you have any skin problems?
Do you have any symptoms on the skin of your stomach, chest or back?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have skin redness over the whole body?
Treatment for autosensitization dermatitis
Managing the initial rash with moisturizers and steroid creams is important. Serious cases may require a short hospital stay for stronger treatments to make the disease less active.
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References
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https://www.jaadcasereports.org/article/S2352-5126(19)30091-8/fulltext
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YAMAMOTO K. Studies on autosensitization dermatitis. Keio J Med. 1961 Jun;10:59-78. doi: 10.2302/kjm.10.59. PMID: 13787135.
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Primary Care Physician)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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