Irritant Contact Dermatitis

Irritant contact dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs when your skin comes into direct contact with a substance that causes irritation. This can happen from everyday items like soaps, detergents, or chemicals. Symptoms include redness, itching, and sometimes peeling or blisters. Unlike allergic contact dermatitis, it doesn’t involve the immune system, and reactions can happen from a single exposure or repeated contact over time. To manage it, it's essential to identify and avoid the irritant, and treatment may involve moisturizers or medications to soothe the skin.