What is Contact Dermatitis?

You may have experienced swelling, irritation and redness of the skin frequently. Sometimes you may find rashes on the affected area too. Take a good look at yourself and your surroundings. You may have come into contact with the offending material everyday. Identification of the material is important if you want to get rid of contact dermatitis.

Reasons- Metals are often the culprits. You may develop an allergic reaction if you continue to wear jewelry which does not suit your skin. You can treat the symptoms effectively once you remove the offending piece of jewelry. Strong chemicals containing bleaches or acids may also cause such dermatitis. The severity of the condition usually depends on the duration of contact, temperature and your skin type. You will be more prone to this condition if you have a dry skin. It is necessary for you to avoid contact with the irritants if you want to get rid of contact dermatitis.

Allergic contact dermatitis is usually caused by allergic reaction to a particular substance. Consequently you may develop symptoms all over your body. Irritant dermatitis on the other hand, normally remains confined to the area of contact.

Common irritants responsible for contact dermatitis are:

Cleansing agents containing harsh materials and bleaches are the most common cause for the housewives eczema.

Accumulation of soap or dirt under your finger rings may frequently cause dermatitis.

Chemical cosmetics may cause irritation to your skin causing it to break into rashes. It is best to use gentle natural cosmetics if you want to avoid such an outcome.

Water, though a neutral compound in itself, may turn out to be the reason behind skin irritation too. Check the water you use for contaminants before using it on sensitive skin.

Treatment- Contact dermatitis is usually a mild condition and any skin damage caused can be easily reversed by preventing contact with the irritant. The skin may display unnaturally large wounds in extreme conditions and may require medical intervention. Steroids and antibiotics are commonly used to cure extreme forms of contact dermatitis.