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. 2020 Dec 30;7(3):298–303. doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2020.12.010

Table 3.

Treatment algorithm.

  • a)

    Detection of inciting agent (irritant by history; allergy by patch test)

  • b)

    Avoidance of allergen or irritant

  • c)

    Promote barrier repair (acidification, emollients with ceramides)

  • d)

    Allergic, then apply topical steroids and avoidance protocol