The two different types of contact dermatitis
The more common type of contact dermatitis is called irritant contact dermatitis and it occurs when you touch something that you're sensitive to.
The second type that can cause a very similar reaction is called allergic contact dermatitis . This occurs when you touch an allergen or something you're allergic to.
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Dr. Parry is the only board-certified allergist/
immunologist in Pocatello. He can diagnose your contact dermatitis and properly treat it.
Common causes of contact dermatitis
Every day we come into contact with various materials and skin products that may be causing you contact dermatitis:
- Cosmetics, or fragrances and perfumes. These can be added to any number of skin care products, such as soaps, creams, lotions, deodorants, tissues, toilet paper, fabric softeners
- Dye found in some clothing, leather products, or fur, and the dye sometimes found in hair coloring products
- Latex, sometimes found in plastic gloves, clothing waistbands, toys, balloons, and much more
The symptoms of the two different types
The symptoms of both irritant and allergic contact dermatitis are similar, and can include:
- Redness and swelling on the area of skin affected
- Itching, and itchy bumps sometimes oozing fluid
- A rash
- The area of skin may feel hot to the touch
- Peeling skin