Oral steroids may be used if control with topical treatment is not sufficient. Dermatologic consultation may be helpful if skin involvement is severe or if patch testing is necessary. Food allergens do not commonly cause contact dermatitis, although this may occur. If the offending agent is believed to be in a particular food, atopic dermatitis and urticaria should be considered as possible diagnoses. Frequently, removing the agent and allowing a short time for the symptoms to resolve will be adequate treatment.
Corticosteroids modify the body's immune response to diverse stimuli.
Various preparations of corticosteroids are available as eye drops that may be used for contact dermatitis affecting the eye. Patients must be seen if symptoms do not improve within a few days. Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Suppresses migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reverses increased capillary permeability. Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.