title: Poison ivy dermatitis. Nuances in treatment.
abstract: Acute allergic contact dermatitis due to poison ivy or poison oak is a common presenting complaint in the practices of many primary care physicians. While the clinical features are well described, reported treatment regimens vary in both topical and systemic therapies. We review herein the variability of presenting morphologic features of the disease and common treatment regimens, with attention given to complications of therapy. We also comment on the correct botanical designation, incidence, and immune mechanisms of the disease state and review measures to avoid allergic contact dermatitis due to poison ivy and poison oak.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Williford
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Sheretz
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D011040:Dermatitis, Toxicodendron / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists