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Avoid Common Irritants To Prevent Dermatitis

Dermatitis is a general term used to describe a broad range of skin ailments. Types of dermatitis vary in symptoms and treatments, but most are characterized by an inflammation of the skin and an itchy and red skin rash. The three most common forms of the condition are contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis and atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema . While irritating, these conditions are usually not life threatening or contagious. Nevertheless, if you suspect that you’ve contracted any form of dermatitis, you should seek medical attention immediately.CauseDifferent factors can cause different forms of dermatitis. For example, contact dermatitis is contracted through direct contact with any number of irritants or allergens. Some of the more common allergens include poison ivy and poison oak, while laundry soap, detergents and other cleaning products are among the top irritants. Similarly, nummular dermatitis is generally caused by living in dry conditions or taking frequent...

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