title: Allergic skin disease.
abstract: The two most common allergic skin diseases in the world are often the least familiar to practicing surgeons: atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. When unrecognized, these disorders can cause great discomfort and decreased quality of life. This is only made worse by a surgical procedure which can exacerbate the disease process. Through proper recognition, management, and peri-surgical prophylaxis flares of these diseases can be avoided, leading to decreased morbidity and improved patient satisfaction. This article summarizes the pathophysiology and management of both atopic and contact dermatitis, with attention to implications for the surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Section of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Surgical Service (112), 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23249, USA. Andrew.Heller@va.gov
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Heller
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D012225:Rhinoplasty
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents