|Articles|December 31, 2006

Clearing Up Periumbilical Dermatitis Can Be a Snap

Persistent dermatitis in the region ofthe umbilicus can be caused by contactwith the metal back of a pantssnap.

Persistent dermatitis in the region ofthe umbilicus can be caused by contactwith the metal back of a pantssnap. To prevent further skin-to-metalcontact, recommend that the patientcoat the back of the snap with clearfingernail polish.-- Joe Knight, PA-C
Chowchilla, Calif

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Clearing Up Periumbilical Dermatitis Can Be a Snap

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