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Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin either due to an irritant or an allergen. Common skin irritants include sawdust, sanitizers, shampoo, soaps, detergents, chemicals present in daily use products like nail paint removers, floor cleaners, etc. Irritant contact dermatitis presents with ulceration and blistering, dry and crusty skin, etc. Allergic dermatitis is due to an altered immune response towards successive trigger exposure. The triggers can be latex, leather, citrus fruit peel, cosmetic products, nickel jewelry, etc. It is characterized by an itchy rash, burning sensation, redness, swelling of eyes or face, etc.

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I have acute contact dermatitis on my face due to the use of a Bentonite clay mask. How. to treat it?

Query: Hi doctor, I bought an organic paste from Bentonite clay mask about two months ago. It worked wonders on my skin, and I used it liberally almost daily for six weeks on my face and body. A few days ago, I felt little glass-like spikes in the lymph nodes on my jawline. I massaged them and applied the ...  Read Full »

Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like contact dermatitis caused by the clay mask. Anything can cause such an allergic reaction at any time. Once it is allergic, then better to avoid using the same allergen. Now, I suggest aloe vera, vitamin A and E combined cream, o...  Read Full »

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