Allergic Contact Dermatitis : Skin Allergies

Skin Allergy

Skin allergies, or allergic contact dermatitis, are allergies of skin that occur when a substance that a person is allergic to touches the skin.

Contact dermatitis is caused from skin contact with a substance that causes a rash-like reaction. People react to a variety of chemicals, including cosmetics, hair dye, metals, topical medications and dental materials. Inflammation can occur after being on contact with an item or substance that present no harm at all to people who do not suffer from this allergy.

An example of a contact dermatitis is a rash from poison ivy, which is an extremely itchy and appears as blisters that ooze and crust after contact with plants of the Toxicodendron family.

A contact dermatitis rash may look like atopic dermatitis, however, the rash is typically located only in the area of contact with the offending chemical. Common locations include the face, especially the eyelids, neck, hands and feet.

• Skin Allergy
• Symptoms of Skin Allergies
• Types of Skin Allergies
• Diagnosis of Skin Allergies
• Treatment
• Prevention of Skin Allergies