skin disorders
Contact Dermatitis
Prevention of Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis can be prevented by avoiding contact with the substances that cause dermatitis. If contact does occur, the substance should be washed off immediately with soap and water. If people are at risk of ongoing exposure, gloves and protective clothing may be helpful. People who have phototoxic or photoallergic contact dermatitis should avoid exposure to sun. Barrier creams are also available that can block certain substances, such as poison ivy and epoxy resins, from coming in contact with the skin. Desensitization with injections or tablets that contain the causative substance is not effective in preventing contact dermatitis. 