

This type of dermatitis is more common in certain occupations, including: If you develop the condition because of a substance you work with, it may be referred to as occupational irritant dermatitis. You may be more at risk of irritant contact dermatitis if you work with irritants as part of your job, or if your job involves a lot of wet work.

If you already have irritant contact dermatitis symptoms, they can be made worse by heat, cold, friction (rubbing against the irritant) and low humidity (dry air).
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an allergen – a substance that causes your immune system to respond in a way that affects the skin.

an irritant – a substance that directly damages the outer layer of skin.Contact dermatitis occurs when your skin reacts to a particular substance.
