Contact Dermatitis
Contact Dermatitis can be caused by almost anything that comes into contact with the skin. Repeated exposure to a substance that is normally not harmful to others, can, for some people, cause inflammation. Nickel, rubber, dyes and poison ivy, poison oak and related plants are fairly common allergens.With exposure to these or other substances, the skin may blister, become crusty and scaly. If untreated, it can darken, become leathery and cracked. Contact dermatitis is treated by identifying the specific allergen, (which may require patch testing), recommending substitute products made of materials that do not cause reactions and reducing the inflammation. If you have contact dermatitis, give us a call. We can help!