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Activity Steps

Description

Patients with chronic ulcers may experience allergic contact dermatitis is common because the wound care products used contain allergens. This review of the literature highlights the need for clinicians to be mindful of the allergenic properties of frequently used wound care products. The authors also suggest that manufacturers of such products remove common allergens and label the products with their complete ingredients.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify signs and symptoms of and diagnostic measures for contact dermatitis.
  2. Identify causes and risks for contact dermatitis.
  3. Select appropriate treatment for contact dermatitis and its prevention.
Price: $22.00

Credits:

  • ACCME 1.0 CME

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Professions: Physician
Test Code: ASWC0616
Published: Jun 2016
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 14/19 (73%)
Authors: Afsaneh Alavi, MD; R. Gary Sibbald, BSc, MD, DSc (Hons), MEd, FRCPC (Med)(Derm), FAAD, MAPWCA; Barry Ladizinski, MD, MPH, MBA; Ami Saraiya, MD; Kachiu C. Lee, MD; Sandy Skotnicki-Grant, MD; Howard Maibach, MD
Categories: Wound Care
Specialties: Wound