Teach your learners about allergic contact dermatitis and how contact allergies contribute to eczema!

This booklet covers the following topics:
● What is eczema, contact dermatitis, and contact allergy?
● Common contact allergens that contribute to eczema
● Symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis
● Why allergic contact dermatitis is difficult to diagnose as a cause of eczema
● What information can be used as clues to identify possible contact allergens and allergies
● Prompts and resources to learn more about allergic contact dermatitis and contact allergens
● Examples of stories and case reports of contact dermatitis

Basic knowledge of contact dermatitis and contact allergy is an important part of health education and improving health literacy to promote health outcomes. Early identification or diagnosis of contact allergens is important whenever possible to prevent the problem from spreading or getting worse. It is not always possible for people to access a patch test or a healthcare practitioner who is knowledgeable about contact allergens. Therefore, information about contact dermatitis and contact allergies helps people to identify and avoid exposures to allergens which may contribute to their eczema.

How to use these resources:
Students will investigate medical terminology, language, and concepts of the topics listed above. These resources are meant to be used with other media as part of a multi-modal educational experience. In person or virtual instruction may be delivered before, during, or after the learners work through the activities. This booklet may be used to prepare for a flipped classroom, as part of an interactive group session, or as a take-home assignment.

This booklet includes:
● Information Sheets (2 pages)
● Activity Sheets (9 pages)
● Resources (10 websites, organizations, and apps)
● References (16 websites and scientific articles)

Author: Joan Tu

Publication Date: December 8, 2022

ISBN 978-1-7774528-3-4

Page Count: 13

Format: Digital Download

Worksheets are in: Black & White

Ages: 12+ (difficult vocabulary)

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TERMS OF USE:

One download per educator. Each educator may print hard copies for students.

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