Contact dermatitis (rash)
A condition in which the skin suffers from irritation and swelling caused by direct contact with a substance.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
Is a type of:
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
How is it usually diagnosed?
Body locations
Types of
Symptoms
Medications
Other treatments
Related questions
A 31-year old female asked:
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?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 59-year old female asked:
Is Domeboro Powder or Aveno powder better for itchy contact dermatitis rash?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 31-year old female 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?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 25-year old male 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?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 17-year old male asked:
Does Benadryl (diphenhydramine) help contact dermatitis rash go away or does be Benadryl (diphenhydramine) only help with itching not the swelling?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 25-year old male asked:
What is the best way to treat contact dermatitis (skin rash)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 31-year old female 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?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 21-year old male asked:
How to treat contact dermatitis if the rash has already occured ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 24-year old female asked:
Does contact dermatitis look like a rash with red pimple like bumps?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 29-year old female asked:
Can irritant contact dermatitis cause red butterfly rash on face ? Rash does not hurt or itch but feels hot when it is red ?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 20-year old female asked:
My doctor says there is no "cure" for allergy contact dermatitis. I get facial rashes from pollen, and moisturizers don't work. No steroids, please.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 40-year old female asked:
I have 3 different types of rashes on my body. Diagnosed with contact dermatitis on hands but now patches on shins and little "bites" on elbows/arms?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 33-year old female asked:
What is the best way to treat contact dermatitis? I have a really bad rash on my shins and around my ankles!
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A female asked:
I've had pin head like rash on my ankles for about 1 wk. dr. Said contact dermatitis, I think petechae. No other symptoms. When should I worry?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A female asked:
Recurring red rash around mouth? (not contact dermatitis)
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 17-year old male asked:
I have a rash that spread all over face. Doc says its just contact dermatitis. How can I tell if its just that or sjs?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
Inner elbow rash, could I possibly have a contact skin dermatitis or regular eczema?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 21-year old female asked:
I am experiencing butt itch, butt rash with blisters. I believe it is contact dermatitis and would just like to know of ways to help it heal faster.
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 17-year old male asked:
Been on toprol (metoprolol) XL for 8 months now & i broke out in rash 2 month ago. Doc says its contact dermatitis but it keeps coming back. Could it be from med?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 25-year old male asked:
Rash on elbow skin in olecranon region. Not sure if contact dermatitis from band aid, or something else.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A female asked:
Rash now 14 days. Dr visit last thursday, contact dermatitis. Symptoms are not better. No relief from red raised itchy bumps what can I do?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 38-year old male asked:
I was putting a steroid cream in a small rash on my face, likely contact dermatitis - do I need to keep applying it once the rash has cleared up after a few days of use?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old male asked:
If you have a rash like contact dermatitis and put steroid cream on it and it goes away, should you discontinue the cream or continue for a few days, similar to how you might continue to take an antibiotic after you start to feel better?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 38-year old female asked:
Could contact dermatitis cause red burning vulva pain, only on labia minors only. There is no rash on outside labia. Thanks?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 24-year old female asked:
I have this reoccuring pimply irritating red rash on my side of anus inside cheek..er hospital said it was contact dermatitis??..idk
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 35-year old female asked:
Diagnosed w/ irritant contact dermatitis 5 days ago. Given Floucinonide. Rash still spreading and very painful. Why? Can I take advil (ibuprofen) for pain?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
A male asked:
Taking doxycycline. Have rash that looks like contact dermatitis on hands and wrist?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 40-year old female asked:
Stopped differin (adapalene) 2 months (used 4 months with no problems).Mth I have a red bumpy slightly itchy rash on one side chin. Discontin. Cleanser that made me react week.Contact dermatitis or differin (adapalene) cause?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 31-year old male asked:
Dr prescribed vanco .1% cream for rash - cost prohibitive. Will anything else substitute? Have had for about 4 days, beginning on lower legs. Itchy, and appears as contact dermatitis, but cannot support with anything new or different that may have trigge
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 35-year old asked:
I have developed a skin rash on my legs - doctor called it contact dermatitis. I need to know what products to use?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Partner With Us
For Organizations
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
