COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This session delves into the world of contact dermatitis, a common skin condition characterised by inflammation caused by direct contact with an irritating or allergenic substance.
The session will cover an overview of the differences between allergic contact dermatitis, triggered by an immune response to an allergen, and irritant contact dermatitis, caused by direct damage to the skin by an irritant
Key Areas Explored:
- Types of contact skin reactions
- Patch Testing
- Contact Allergen Bank Australia
- Facial dermatitis
- Hand dermatitis
- Case Studies
