Definition. Approximately 80% of all HD cases involve irritant contact dermatitis (ICD). Contact dermatitis of the hands can be either irritant or allergic in etiology (Goh, 1989). Irritants are ...

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis, a skin inflammation resulting in swollen, reddened and itchy skin due to direct contact with an allergen. Topping ...

People use their hands extensively and expose them to sun, water, irritants, and allergens. This can result in the skin becoming damaged and peeling. For some, the skin can peel as a result of it ...

Health care professionals face unique occupational challenges, including an elevated risk of developing Occupational Skin ...

Dermatitis. 2009;20(2):63-78. Other plants known for their spines include Serenoa repens (family Arecaceae), a North American plant commonly known as saw palmetto (Figure 6). This palm gets its common ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Allergic contact dermatitis caused by a skin closure system that uses liquid adhesive and mesh has been reported ...

Our highly trained dermatologists effectively diagnose and treat contact dermatitis in our clinic at University of Utah Health. Contact dermatitis is a skin disorder that occurs when a foreign ...

From poison ivy and nickel to shampoo and fragrances, thousands of substances could cause this common skin condition. “There are two main types — allergic or irritant (dermatitis),” said Dr. Allison ...