Allergic contact dermatitis is often triggered by medical adhesives, cleaners like Clorox wipes, or jewelry metals. Identifying the source of perioral dermatitis and using natural remedies like apple cider vinegar can alleviate irritation.
The chemicals used in sanitary pads, tampons and diapers raised concerns throughout the world -- particularly near the turn of the 21st century -- due to questions about the safety of certain chemicals used in their manufacture, as well as the environmental issues of disposing of them.
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Acrylic nails are glued onto real nails with adhesive. While acrylic nails are generally safe, some people may have an allergic reaction to the components of the acrylic nails or the adhesive used to apply them. If you are allergic, your fingers can become red, itchy and swollen around the nail bed.
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Hypoallergenic soaps, lotions and pillows are a necessity for allergy sufferers. Even hypoallergenic eyeglass frames are available on the market. Contact dermatitis -- or irritation of the skin -- is a common problem for eyeglass wearers.
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Pimples around the mouth in adult women are often diagnosed as acne, but many times it's actually perioral dermatitis. Perioral dermatitis is an acne-like eruption that presents as red bumps on the chin and mouth. Like dermatitis, the skin can be red, scaly and itchy; like acne, it can have pimples.
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Underarm bumps can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Although irritating, they are usually harmless. Typically, you can resolve the problem by modifying your daily self-care regimen. Sometimes, however, underarm bumps can be an indication of something more serious.
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Fabric softeners, also known as fabric conditioners, are added to laundry during the rinse cycle to soften clothing and reduce static cling. Many products also contain perfumes to impart fragrance to clothing and linens. A thin coating of the softener remains on the fabric at completion of the wash cycle.
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Medical adhesives are found in bandages, medical and surgical tapes, medication patches and other wound care products. An estimated 0.3 percent of people report a skin reaction to medical adhesives, according to an article published in the January-February 2015 issue of "Dermatitis: Contact, Atopic, Occupational, Drug.
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Allergic contact dermatitis blisters are the result of an allergic skin reaction to a particular substance, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
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An allergic reaction to your wedding ring, a condition officially known as wedding ring dermatitis, causes the skin underneath to become red, itchy and dry. Wedding ring dermatitis can happen with rings made from various metals, including platinum.
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Store-bought cleaning wipes can be a time saver when wiping down a bathroom, disinfecting a playroom or cleaning a kitchen after a big meal. Clorox manufactures one of many such brands on the market.
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Allergic contact dermatitis is a type of skin reaction that’s triggered when the skin comes in contact with some foreign substance. Skin inflammation and hives are hallmark symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis because the body’s immune system perceives the substance as toxic or pathogenic.
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Whether cases of contact dermatitis are caused by skin irritation or allergic reaction, home remedies will help clear them up fast.
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