Causes and Treatments of Contact Dermatitis
Skin Allergies or Contact dermatitis is caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. This causes an inflammation of the skin. There are different factors in the environment that can produce allergic reactions on the skin. Some allergic reactions are brief, self-limiting and non threatening, others can create complications that may need immediate medical attention.
Skin Allergy or Skin Rash are generic terms that are commonly used to referred to Allergic Dermatitis or Contact Dermatitis. Common references also include Skin Rash; Itchy skin; Poison ivy; Poison oak; Poison sumac. A skin rash may be caused by factors that are external or internal. To determine the underlying cause of the rash on your skin, you’ll need to see a dermatologist. Other “rashes” my include hives, shingles, eczema, contact dermatitis, ringworm, psoriasis and impetigo.
What are the most common causes of Skin Allergies and Dermatitis
When the skin gets in contact with an irritant or allergy-causing substance, it gets inflamed. This inflammation of the skin is called contact dermatitis. Reactions vary from patient to patient over time. In some OC patients, a history of any type of allergies increases the risk for Contact dermatitis.
Irritant dermatitis which is the most common type of contact dermatitis causes inflammation of the skin that is the result of direct contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, solvents, or other chemicals. The inflammation and skin reaction often times resembles a burn.
Allergic contact dermatitis, the second most common type of contact dermatitis,is caused when the skin is exposed to a material or substance to which you have become extra sensitive or allergic. The allergic reaction often does not appear right after exposure with the rash appearing 24-48 hours contact. The skin inflammation varies depending on the type of irritant, the affected body part and how sensitive your skin. Skin reaction may vary from mild irritation to open sores.
Over-treatment dermatitis is another form of contact dermatitis that occurs the skin irritation is caused by treatment for another skin disorder.