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Contact Dermatitis Triggers
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Latex
Natural rubber latex can cause contact dermatitis, with symptoms like hives, itching, and even blisters.
Neomycin
Neomycin, an antibiotic found in topical creams, can trigger contact dermatitis, which presents as redness, rash, and itchiness.
Fragrances
Added fragrances in cosmetics or household products can trigger dermatitis, leading to itching, redness, or a burning sensation.
Rubber Accelerators
Chemicals used to accelerate the vulcanization of rubber, like thiurams, can cause dermatitis with symptoms such as rash, hives, and itching.
Hair Dye
Chemicals such as paraphenylenediamine (PPD) in hair dye can trigger contact dermatitis with redness, swelling, and itchiness on the scalp.
Detergents
Detergents can strip skin of natural oils, causing contact dermatitis with dry, itchy, and cracked skin.
Balsam of Peru
This fragrance used in perfumes and skin lotions can cause contact dermatitis, leading to skin irritation and blisters.
Nickel
Nickel can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Reactions include redness, swelling, itching, and the development of rashes upon contact.
Poison Ivy
Urushiol, the oil in poison ivy, triggers allergic contact dermatitis, leading to itching, redness, and blistering.
Essential Oils
Certain essential oils can cause contact dermatitis when applied undiluted, with reactions including rashes, blisters, and irritation.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a preservative that can cause an allergic reaction, resulting in contact dermatitis with symptoms such as redness, swelling, and itching.
Cobalt Chloride
Cobalt chloride is a metal that can induce allergic contact dermatitis, with signs like itching, redness, and scaling of the skin.
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