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Contact dermatitis is usually due to an allergic reaction to something in the environment. This allergen will come "in contact" with the skin, producing an allergic reaction, usually a rash that is itchy and red.
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When can contact dermatitis occur?
Contact dermatitis can develop when the first contact occurs or after years of use or exposure.
What are common causes of contact dermatitis?
Common causes of contact dermatitis include the following: poison ivy, oak, and sumac.nickel or nickel alloys.latex
What has the author Etain Cronin written?
Etain Cronin has written: 'Contact dermatitis' -- subject(s): Contact dermatitis
Where does contact dermatitis occur?
Contact dermatitis can occur on any part of the body, but it usually affects the hands, feet, and groin.
How to effectively treat contact dermatitis?
Herbal remedies have been used for centuries to treat skin disorders including contact dermatitis. An experienced herbalist can recommend the remedies that will be most effective for an individual's condition.
How is contact dermatitis causing skin lesions diagnosed?
In cases of contact dermatitis, a condition in which a allergic reaction to something irritates the skin, doctors may use patch tests, in which samples of specific antigens are introduced into the skin via a scratch or a needle prick
Can you describe the condition contact dermatitis the symptoms and how you can prevent developing it whilst carrying out shampooing and conditioning services?
describe how to avoid contact dermatitis when shampooing and conditionering the hair ??
What are the different types of Allergies?
Atopic Dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, and uticaria (hives) are the three types of skin Allergies.
Can you go swim in chlorinated pool if you have contact dermatitis?
no i would not
How easily is contact dermatitis spread?
Contact dermatitis usually does not spread from one person to another, nor does it spread beyond the area exposed to the irritant unless affected skin comes into contact with another part of the body.
How does one contract contact dermatitis?
You can contract contact dermatitis by exposing yourself to things that will cause an immune reaction to your body. Common causes include cheap metals such as nickel, and latex.
What is mobile dermatitis?
this type of allergic contact dermatitis due to contact of the side of face and the ear to mobile ( which made of nickel)..and with time the lesion show vesicles then rednees wepping ares with iching..this loclized only at side in direct contact with mobile...and as this type of contact dermatitis is allergic..so..it not show it reaction at first time..but with further use of mobile at same side and longe time..give this allergic reaction..we can treat by avoid contact the mobile direct to skin..and use head phone..with topical steroid..H.C.1% tow time per day..with antihistamine to overcome ich..
