{"id":1732,"date":"2022-11-11T15:09:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T15:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/allergy-institute\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2026-02-09T11:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:36:02","slug":"living-with-contact-dermatitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/allergy-institute\/living-with-contact-dermatitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Living With Contact Dermatitis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dermatitis as a diagnosis is quite known to the general public because the word itself tells us that there is something causing <\/span>skin allergy symptoms<\/span><\/a> and issues. One can suffer from different types of dermatitis, such as eczema, rash, neurodermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, etc. Many people struggle with dandruff, for example, which is a type of this skin condition, meaning that it is pretty common to struggle with some kind of dermatitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our skin is the biggest organ in the body and our biggest protector. Being on the frontline means being exposed to different external factors, so it is only natural that various issues start impacting the health of our skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact dermatitis is a type of dermatitis which is referred to as an inflammation or irritation. Dermatitis of this kind is actually an allergic reaction that causes a painful, sometimes itchy, rash on the skin. The name of the condition implies that you have to get in contact with something that will cause an allergic reaction or irritation, i.e., allergic or irritant contact dermatitis. Depending on what you are allergic to, this can vary from allergens to irritants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts say that contact dermatitis is quite common because today, we are surrounded by different irritants and allergens. Having sensitive skin or chronic skin conditions does not help when it comes to developing contact dermatitis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is imperative to be aware of any changes on your skin and any potential skin allergy symptoms, which will be discussed in more detail below. If you notice any type of changes that might worry you, contact your chosen doctor immediately. In case you are in the process of selecting a specialist, make sure you visit the <\/span>Allergy and Immunology Center<\/span><\/a> because our expert team is experienced and ready to help you with anything related to allergies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Contact Dermatitis<\/b><\/h2>\n

As you might have already concluded, there are two main types of this condition which include allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. Both can be diagnosed due to the appearance of a rash on the skin; the only difference is that with allergic contact dermatitis, the substance causing it is an allergen and the rash is itchier, while with irritant contact dermatitis, the rash is painful and caused by an irritant (a chemical most often).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Causes Contact Dermatitis?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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One of the problems people face very often when it comes to the irritant or allergic contact dermatitis is the difficulty in finding the cause of the condition. Many people wonder what causes contact dermatitis, and today we are bringing you a few options to help you out if you are struggling with determining the cause of your condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each time you come in contact with something you are allergic to, i.e., an allergen or an irritant, your immune system will respond to protect you. The inflammation chemical mediators are released through the white blood cells, and a rash, which is very often itchy and uncomfortable, appears. Sometimes the rash takes just a minute or two to show up, and sometimes it will appear a few days after the initial exposure to an allergen or an irritant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned earlier, you can get contact dermatitis which is caused by an allergen or an irritant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the known and frequent causes of allergic contact dermatitis are:<\/span><\/p>\n