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Contact Dermatitis |
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Causes |
Irritant contact dermatitis is often caused by soaps, detergents, and other
cleaners (like bleach) as well as formalin, latex, and certain antimicrobial
skin ointments
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Symptoms |
The reaction varies depending on which body part is affected. The most sensitive
parts of the body are the eyelids, genitalia, and neck. The least sensitive are
the palms, soles, and scalp.
Irritants can cause itching, pain, stinging, burning, redness, heat, swelling,
and tenderness. Some potent irritants can cause reactions that resemble burns.
With allergic reactions, the most common symptom is severe itching. Blistering
and redness may also occur.
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Treatment |
The inflamed skin can be treated with cold compresses, unscented oils or
lotions, baths with oatmeal bath or bath oils, and calamine lotion to relieve
the itching and burning that accompany dermatitis.
severe cases, your doctor may recommend corticosteroids
contact dermatitis goes away within 3-4 weeks
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