treatment of dermatitis
Last reviewed 01/2018
Studies show that people with venous leg ulcers have high rates of skin sensitivity to allergens (1).
Dermatitis is an underdiagnosed complication of venous ulceration and its treatment.
Dermatitis should be considered in any patient when an ulcer fails to heal.
Simple dermatitis may respond to barrier products such as zinc oxide, to emollients or topical steroids.
Allergic contact dermatitis is usually a reaction to topical antibiotics or components of the dressings
- patch testing may identify the offending compound
- modification of the dressing combined with topical steroids is usually effective treatment
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