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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent contact dermatitis as follows: Maintain a diary for contact allergies and update the diary as allergic symptoms are noted for any new source. Clean the skin with mild soap and warm water upon presentation with symptoms of dermatitis due to contact with any new agent, such as, clothing, perfume, or cosmetics. This helps to wash away the effect of the triggering agent on the skin. Blot [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent contact dermatitis as follows: Proper trimming of the nails can help prevent scratching the skin and irritating it further. Having mittens on can also help prevent irritation of skin from the nails. Covering the affected skin with gentle cotton dressing can also help protect the skin from continued scratching and worsening of the dermatitis. Have stock of OTC antiallergy medications readily available at home can help, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for contact dermatitis activation as follows: Various chemicals used during design, manufacture, and assembly of plastic products can cause contact dermatitis and consequently, individuals working in this industry are at increased risk to present with the same. Rubber is an important trigger that can initiate contact dermatitis response. Construction workers handling elevator belts, hoses, and tubes, consumer industry workers handling footwear and sports goods, healthcare industry workers handling surgical [...]

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 [...]