Dermatitis is a skin condition which is caused from contact with an irritant or a substance that can cause an allergic reaction.
Occupational dermatitis is one of the most common causes of ill-health amongst workers.
What can cause it?
There are two types of dermatitis:
Common causes of dermatitis include prolonged contact with water / soaps etc., foods, chemicals and rubber / latex gloves.
Who is affected?
Dermatitis is common amongst:
What are the symptoms?
In some cases, the symptoms of dermatitis can be so bad that the sufferer is unable to carry on at work.
Symptoms of dermatitis include:
What can I do to avoid it?
Control measures to reduce the likelihood of dermatitis include:
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