DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Toxic contact eczema due to contact with the toxic, deep red coloured sponge species Microconia prolifera (English = "red sponge").
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Itching, urticarial or blistering dermatitis at the contact points.
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Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Superinfection.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Short-term glucocorticoid-containing external preparations such as 0.1% triamcinolone cream R259, 0.25% prednicarbate cream (e.g. Dermatop), 0.1% mometasone (e.g. Ecural fat cream).
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In case of superinfection antibiotic coverage e.g. with benzylpenicillin (e.g. Penicillin G Jenapharm) 1-5 million IU/day. S.a.u. eczema, contact dermatitis, toxic.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles