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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]