Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent contact dermatitis as follows:
- Individuals with history of allergy to plants must avoid lawn and gardening activities to avoid contact with the trigger. Having long-sleeved shirts, pants, and boots on while in the lawn or woods can help prevent exposure to the agent causing contact dermatitis.
- Allergies to metals like gold, copper, iron, and nickel can be serious workplace hazard in respective industries. Such individuals must observe compliance with having appropriate gloves on, while on job, to prevent developing a contact dermatitis response. Individuals with life-threatening allergies must seek alternative industry towards employment, for a safer work environment.
- Healthcare professionals with allergy to latex must observe caution to use vinyl gloves or note for latex-free branding on gloves before using them. They must also make sure to have gloves on before handling any of the medical equipment, such as, contraceptive devices, catheters, and surgical products, as latex is extensively used in their manufacture.
- Children with latex allergy can be at significant risk for contact dermatitis, as latex is heavily used in manufacture of toys. Encourage compliance with toys made of cloth or wood, to prevent exposure to latex. Having a medical alert bracelet displaying the allergy can significantly help the daycare staff, teachers, and friends in avoiding any latex items around.
- Hairdressers & beauticians, who are exposed daily to various cosmetics and cleaning staff, who are exposed to various cleaning agents, disinfectants, & bleach are at increased risk for presenting with contact dermatitis. Such individuals must observe compliance with having appropriate gloves and masks on, to prevent developing a dermatitis response.
