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Victoria Adeniran¹, Asher Cherian¹, Jin O Cho¹

¹Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, 148 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.

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Shoe dermatitis, a skin reaction to shoe allergens or irritants, is common. Avoiding the cause and using treatments like topical corticosteroids are key management strategies.

Keywords:

Allergic contact dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis Shoe dermatitis

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Dermatology
Allergy and Immunology

Background:

Shoe dermatitis is a common form of contact dermatitis.
It is triggered by allergens or irritants present in footwear.
Potassium dichromate in leather is a frequent culprit, but other substances can also cause reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the causes, presentation, and management of shoe dermatitis.
To highlight the importance of allergen/irritant identification and avoidance.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on shoe dermatitis.
Identification of common allergens and irritants.
Summary of current treatment modalities.

Main Results:

Shoe dermatitis affects individuals of all demographics.
Potassium dichromate is a prevalent allergen, but not the sole cause.
Treatment involves allergen avoidance and pharmaceutical interventions.

Conclusions:

Effective management of shoe dermatitis relies on identifying and avoiding causative agents.
A range of treatments, from emollients to phototherapy, are available for symptom relief.