Other terms
- Control Group
- Controlled Clinical Trial
- Corneal Abrasion/Ulcer
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Corticosteroid Creams
- CRA (Clinical Research Associates)
- CRO (Contract Research Organization)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Cryotherapy
- cSCC (Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
- ctDNA
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Contact Dermatitis
What is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs in response to direct contact with an irritant or allergen, leading to skin inflammation. It is characterized by red, itchy, and often painful skin. This condition is not contagious or life-threatening, but it can cause moderate to severe discomfort.
Types of Dermatitis
There are two main types of contact dermatitis:
- Irritant contact dermatitis is the most common type and occurs when substances like detergents, solvents, or other chemicals irritate the skin’s outer layer. Symptoms may include red, dry, scaly, or cracked skin.
- Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when a person’s immune system reacts to a substance in the environment, which could be anything from poison ivy to a specific ingredient in a personal care product. Individuals with allergic contact dermatitis often have a delayed reaction to the allergen, which might appear 12 to 72 hours after exposure. This type involves
an immune response and can cause symptoms like redness, swelling, itching, and hives.
Identifying and avoiding the irritant or allergen is the most effective approach to managing contact dermatitis. Over-the-counter creams and ointments may help alleviate symptoms, although severe reactions might require a medical professional’s treatment.
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/contact-dermatitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352742
