Irritant contact dermatitis from friction. This image displays scale and redness typical of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). In people with darker skin, the inflammation of skin can cause darker skin color (pigmentation). This image displays severe inflammation and blistering from an irritating chemical. This image displays scaly, red, cracked skin typical of irritant dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is typically displayed as areas of redness that are not well-defined with small scabs from scratching. This image displays a child that has an allergic reaction to a plant (see red areas on the thigh) with staining from the plant berries still on the hands. This image displays severe irritant dermatitis. This image displays irritant dermatitis from tobacco and handling cigarettes. This image displays irritant dermatitis on a young man from “mustard” plaster. This image displays a patient with irritant dermatitis caused by application of “mustard” plaster. This image displays irritant dermatitis on the hand. This women had irritation of the scalp and cheek from a "permanent wave" solution.
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Who's At Risk
Anyone of any age can develop irritant contact dermatitis. In babies and children who have very sensitive skin, even very common substances such as baby foods and lotions can produce an irritant contact dermatitis. In teens and adults, offending agents often include soaps, cleaners (solvents), and chemicals. People with eczema (atopic dermatitis) or sensitive skin are more likely to develop an irritant contact dermatitis.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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