We often come into contact with various substances every day, from soaps and cleaning agents to jewellery, cosmetics, and plants. While most of these are harmless, sometimes our skin reacts in ...

The many thousands of plant species and their numerous chemical products make the study of CICD from plants appear daunting. The vast majority of CICD reactions, however, are caused by one of seven ...

If you’re struggling with dry skin this winter, we know it can feel like an uphill battle to keep your skin moisturized. Throw dermatitis into the mix, and the frustration compounds. No one wants to ...

A rash may be a symptom of contact dermatitis, which occurs when a substance irritates a person’s skin. People can use a range of treatments to manage contact dermatitis. This article explores what ...

There are two types of contact dermatitis: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. “The eyelids are a very sensitive area because they feature extremely thin skin that is more ...

Using a new skin care product without testing it first can potentially cause allergic contact dermatitis, an inflammatory skin condition in which the immune system overreacts to an ingredient in the ...

Dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions out there, accounting for things like reactions to new laundry detergents and medically diagnosed cases of eczema. That’s because dermatitis ...

The differential diagnosis of ICD includes ACD, eczema, psoriasis, tinea, and scabies. Scabies frequently affects the hands but usually presents with intense pruritus, which is less common in ICD.

Dermatitis. 2009;20(2):63-78. Other plants known for their spines include Serenoa repens (family Arecaceae), a North American plant commonly known as saw palmetto (Figure 6). This palm gets its common ...