Common causes of Contact Dermatitis are:
- Most of the Skin-care products contain alpha-hydroxy acids which causes allergic symptoms for some people.
- Tobacco contains nicotine and various compounds which causes several diseases including skin irritations.
- Latex products like gloves, bandages, athletic shoes, balloons, etc.
- Most of the household oil paints contain Volatile organic compounds which cause skin allergy to some people.
- Most of the metal products contain nickel and skin interaction with these metals causes skin allergy. eg. gold, silver, etc.
- Detergents contain a chemical called surfactants which may cause skin allergies.
- Most of the soaps contain chemicals which leads to skin allergies.
- Organic protein is a key ingredient of perfumes which may lead to skin allergies.
- Poisonous plants like wood nettle,stinging nettle, leadwort,ragweed,etc.
- Most of the household cleaning products contain organic solvents which cause allergic reactions on the skin
General causes for Contact dermatitis are when we are in direct contact with allergens.
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