Rhus dermatitis

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• The diagnosis of rhus dermatitis is based on history of exposure to an antigen and the characteristic distribution of the lesions.
• RHUS DERMATITIS Rhus dermatitis is a plant dermatitis, which results from contact of the skin with poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
• What is the diagnosis and how would you treat this boy? Rhus dermatitis is a cell mediated hypersensitivity reaction that is caused by the exposure to the sap like material urushiol found on the poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak.
• Evidence for the best treatment of rhus dermatitis is negligible.
• Prevention The best way to prevent Rhus dermatitis is to avoid contact with these plants.

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