Almost everyone gets this type of eczema at least once. We get contact dermatitis when something that our skin touches causes a rash. Some rashes happen immediately. Most take time to appear. It could be caused by an allergy, or because the protective layer of your skin got damaged.
It is of two types mainly
- Allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis
- Identifying exact trigger and preventing exposure it is very important part of treatment.
- It is mostly misdiagnosed as infection by family physicians and non-dermatology doctors.
When a rash does not clear within a few weeks, you should see a MD dermatologist. When contact dermatitis develops, treatment is important. It can prevent the contact dermatitis from worsening and help your skin heal.
Read more:
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/contact-dermatitis
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1049216-overview
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/contact-dermatitis#1
