A 55-year-old male, with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypeension, developed severe air-borne contact dermatitis. The most appropriate drug for his treatment would be:
Correct Answer: Azathioprine
Description: C i.e. Azathioprine In contact dermatitis, the allergic reaction is mediated by delayed hypersensitivity (cell mediated immunity). It is treated by: - Antihistamincis - Steroids (topical/systemic) - Agents depressing cell mediated immunity as cyclosporine, tacrolimus, azathioprine
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