Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent contact eczema 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 eczema. Have stock of OTC antiallergy medications readily available at home can help, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for contact eczema 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 eczema 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 eczema 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 eczema. Individuals into the habit of wearing jewelry can also be at risk for contact eczema from contact with these metals. Hairdressers and beauticians are increasingly exposed to chemicals from [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]