Contact dermatitis causes and risk factors
Contact dermatitis is a non-contagious skin disease that can have many different causes:
Working in sectors in which contact with toxic chemical substances or irritants is common, such as the metallurgical industry, aesthetics, healthcare, the food industry, cleaning, construction and painting.
Fragrances and perfumes are the second most common cause of contact dermatitis in Spain and the main cause of cosmetics allergies, ahead of preservatives (products added to cosmetics to conserve them such as parabens, benzoic acid or benzyl alcohol, amongst others). Amongst fragrance allergies, deodorants are the cosmetics that most frequently cause allergic dermatitis. To confirm which allergen causes the reaction, it is essential for the dermatologist or allergist to carry out epicutaneous tests on these substances.
There are other risk factors, such as:
Once the agent causing the dermatitis has been detected, primary prevention is carried out to eliminate contact with the allergen wherever possible, as well as implementing avoidance and protection measures in the workplace and at home.
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Published: 25 May 2020
Updated: 25 May 2020
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