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contact allergies evaluation and treatment
contact allergies evaluation and treatment
Contact dermatitis refers to a type of skin reaction which occurs as a result of the skin being exposed to irritants or allergens. Typically, the result is a rash that may take several days to develop.
The resultant rash can manifest as chronic itching, burning, or blistering, which may take
several weeks to resolve.
The resultant rash can manifest as chronic itching, burning, or blistering, which may take
several weeks to resolve.
Common causes of contact
dermatitis include:
- Cosmetics
- Soaps, shampoos, detergents, conditioners
- Hair dyes
- Topical medications
- Fabrics
- Plants such as poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak
- Cleaning products and detergents with a high alkaline nature
- Chemical solvents such as alcohol, acetone, turpentine, and several others
- Latex
- Gold, nickel and chromium in jewelry
Without professional care, it is often difficult to ascertain the direct cause, as the resulting rash may take up to 3 days to appear.
Our team at WAAA might administer an allergy patch test, which can help us determine the cause of the contact dermatitis.
Call Westmoreland Allergy and Asthma Associates of Greensburg today or click here to request an appointment.
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