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Risk Factors for Contact Eczema Activation-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for contact eczema activation as follows: Individuals with history of contact eczema 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 Eczema-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of contact eczema as follows: Individuals can also present with small blisters on the affected skin, which can burst open leaking fluid, leaving sore skin. Also, the persistent itching and scratching can leave the skin raw and sensitive. Itching with contact eczema can continue for two to four weeks, until the blisters stop oozing & sore skin stops itching and improves on discontinuing contact with the trigger. Chronic [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Contact Eczema-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on signs and symptoms of contact eczema as follows: Contact eczema 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 eczema is a self-limited condition and involves only that portion of skin which contacted the allergen. Depending upon exposure [...]

Pathophysiology of contact eczema

Patient/caregiver was educated on pathophysiology of contact eczema as follows: Contact eczema 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 Development of Hives-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of hives as follows: Individuals with history of hives activation must avoid having any pets indoor, as pet hair, dander, saliva, and urine are significant triggers that can stimulate flare-up of allergic condition. Wash all bedsheets, blankets, and pillow covers weekly in hot water and dry them thoroughly in a drier, which helps eliminate the dust mites and prevents flare-up of hives. Women, owing to [...]