1. Management
1.1. Investigations
1.1.1. Labs to rule out tinea pedis
1.1.2. patch testing
1.1.3. dimethylgloxine test
1.1.4. repeat open application test
1.1.5. skin biopsy
1.1.6. histological testing
1.2. Treatment
1.2.1. identify and remove cause
1.2.2. topical soaps
1.2.3. cool compress
1.2.4. oatmeal baths
1.2.5. therapeutic drainage
1.2.6. emollients
1.2.7. oral antihistamines
1.2.8. corticosteroids
1.2.9. topical immunomodulators
1.2.10. topical tacrolimus
1.2.11. phototherapy
1.2.12. immunosuppressives
1.2.13. disulfiram
2. Signs and Symptoms
2.1. Red Rash
2.2. Itching
2.3. Dry, cracked skin
2.4. Bumps or blisters
2.5. Swelling
2.6. Burning
2.7. Tenderness
3. Characteristics
3.1. Definition
3.1.1. Red, itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substance or an allergic reaction
3.2. Pathophysiology
3.2.1. skin barrier disruption
3.2.2. epidermal cellular changes
3.2.3. cytokine release
3.3. Causes
3.3.1. Bleach/detergents
3.3.2. Shampoos/wave solutions
3.3.3. Plants
3.3.4. Solvents
3.3.5. Airborne
3.3.5.1. Sawdust
3.3.5.2. wool dust