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Dermatitis

Treatment

Mayo Clinic uses a variety of strategies to control dermatitis. These include:

  • Topical corticosteroids and newer topical immunosuppressive treatments
  • Antihistamines
  • Instruction on avoiding irritants or allergens
  • Use of wet dressings. Medicated cream is applied to affected areas and these areas are covered with cotton material soaked in a solution prescribed by a doctor. The moisture in the wet dressings helps the skin absorb the medicated cream. They may be used in a hospital setting or at home.
  • Ultraviolet light treatments (UVA, UVB)
  • Hospitalization for severe dermatitis that does not respond to the treatments above (Rochester only)
  • Immunosuppressive treatments
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