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Risk Factors for Contact Dermatitis Activation-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for contact dermatitis activation as follows: Professional workers handling metals, such as, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, sheet metal workers, and construction workers increasingly expose themselves to gold, nickel, iron, and copper, and can be at increased risk for presentation with contact dermatitis. Individuals into the habit of wearing jewelry can also be at risk for contact dermatitis from contact with these metals. Hairdressers and beauticians are increasingly exposed to chemicals from [...]

Risk Factors for Contact Dermatitis Activation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for contact dermatitis activation as follows: Individuals with history of contact dermatitis tend to show a strong immune response on coming into physical contact with any substances /allergens they are allergic to. These allergens/triggers that individuals respond to could differ from person to person. Common allergens/triggers include contact with chemicals used in soaps, sunscreens, fragrances, deodorants, colognes, mosquito repellants, insecticides, cosmetics like face creams and lipsticks. Exposure of skin [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Contact Dermatitis

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis as follows: Contact dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which individuals tend to show a strong immune response on coming into physical contact with any substances /allergens they are allergic to. These allergens/triggers that individuals respond to could differ from person to person. Contact dermatitis is a self-limited condition and involves only that portion of skin which contacted the allergen. Depending upon exposure [...]

Pathophysiology of Contact Dermatitis

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of contact dermatitis as follows: Contact dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition in which individuals tend to show a strong immune response on coming into physical contact with any substances /allergens they are allergic to. These allergens/triggers that individuals respond to could differ from person to person. Common allergens in the environment include triggers such as, soaps, fragrances, deodorants, colognes, dressing materials like silk and latex, medical supplies containing [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Contact Eczema-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent contact eczema as follows: 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 [...]