A 55 year old male, with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and hypertension, developed severe air-borne contact dermatitis. The most appropriate drug for his treatment would be –
Correct Answer: Azathioprine
Description: Treatment of Allergic contact dermatitis
Topical corticosteroids in combination with oral antihistaminics are effective in most cases.
Extensive contact dermatitis may require treatment with a short course of oral corticosteroids.
In air-borne contact dermatitis, azathioprine may be effective.
As corticosteroids are contraindicated in patients with DM and hypertension, best option here would be azathioprine
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