Question 1

contact dermatitis rash stopped itching after several days but still red.when will it fade away,will it turn brown after redness?how soon will it go?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: Since there was significant inflammation on the skin which is often aggravated by scratching, it may takes a few weeks for the discoloration to subside.

Question 2

is domeboro powder or aveno powder better for itchy contact dermatitis rash?

Accepted Answer

Better than both: depends how sever rash you have. If not severe and not oozing hydrocortisone cream 1% can be obtained OTC if sever see PCP. Domeboro is helpful for oozing rash but you will still need topical cortisone. Aveeno (oatmeal) powder can relieve some itching and still you will need topical cortisone.

Question 3

contact dermatitis rash stopped itching and is same (red/dark brown)for 19 days. not itchy just same,ugly dark brown/red.why is it same,why not fading?

Accepted Answer

PIH: It could be post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. It. At fade a bit with time. Or you can try skin lighteners to speed to fading.

Question 4

contact dermatitis-rash same for several days. when will it start healing? rash is there for 5 days,still same red itchy swollen. when will it go away

Accepted Answer

1-2 Weeks: Inflammation from a rash can take time to resolve.  I would first suggest you remove anything that could be a possible cause of the rash.  Once the cause is removed it can take anywhere between a week or two weeks for the inflammatory products to dissipate from your system.  Once the inflammatory products are gone then the redness and itchiness should resolve.

Question 5

is it possible for steroids to be the only way to clear a contact dermatitis rash even after stopping the use of the culprit for a few weeks? i also have eczema?

Accepted Answer

: The correct way to prevent the recurrence is avoidance but the quick way to heal is using steroids especially you have history of eczema.

Question 6

does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help contact dermatitis rash go away or does be benadryl (diphenhydramine) only help with itching not the swelling?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and other antihistamines treat reactions that are cause by histamine release, like hives (urticaria).  Contact dermatitis is inflammation driven by cells of the immune system called lymphocytes.  Taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for contact dermatitis will make you sleepy but doesn't reduce itch or inflammation.  Contact dermatitis responds to topical and if severe enough, oral steroids.

Question 7

how to treat contact dermatitis itchy rash that seem to spread although i avoid the cause of irritation?what to put on it except corticosperoid cream?

Accepted Answer

Stronger cortisone.: Sometimes over-the-counter cortisone is not strong enough to calm down the reaction.
Contact dermatitis would not spread: it just keeps on showing up on the areas being contacted with the offender(s).

Question 8

how to treat contact dermatitis if the rash has already occured ?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: You need to clean the area to avoid further contact. Steroid creams may be helpful.  There are varying strengths.  Your doctor can prescribe stronger creams that may work better than over the counter. It the rash does not respond to creams, steroid pills are also effective.  Benadryll pills or cream may also help the symptoms until the steroids start to work. Be aware benadryll can make you sleepy

Question 9

can contact dermatitis be reaccuring with rash and cuts?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: if the contactant is not identified , it can recur . there are barrier creams available from your dermatologist as well as anti inflammatory medications and patch tests to help determine what is causing this.

Question 10

does contact dermatitis look like a rash with red pimple like bumps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can be but this is not unique to contact dermatitis.  Frequently small blisters may be found also.

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Contact dermatitis rash stopped itching after several days but still red.when will it fade away,will it turn brown after redness?how soon will it go?

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Is domeboro powder or aveno powder better for itchy contact dermatitis rash?

A member asked:

Contact dermatitis rash stopped itching and is same (red/dark brown)for 19 days. not itchy just same,ugly dark brown/red.why is it same,why not fading?

A member asked:

Contact dermatitis-rash same for several days. when will it start healing? rash is there for 5 days,still same red itchy swollen. when will it go away

A member asked:

Is it possible for steroids to be the only way to clear a contact dermatitis rash even after stopping the use of the culprit for a few weeks? i also have eczema?

A member asked:

Does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help contact dermatitis rash go away or does be benadryl (diphenhydramine) only help with itching not the swelling?

A member asked:

How to treat contact dermatitis itchy rash that seem to spread although i avoid the cause of irritation?what to put on it except corticosperoid cream?

A member asked:

How to treat contact dermatitis if the rash has already occured ?

A member asked:

Can contact dermatitis be reaccuring with rash and cuts?

A member asked:

Does contact dermatitis look like a rash with red pimple like bumps?

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