What causes contact dermatitis?

Different causes of contact dermatitis?

Many materials, allergens, chemicals, or plants can cause contact dermatitis, a skin condition that is characterized by itchy red skin that generally recedes after time.

Plants that cause allergic contact dermatitis:

• Plants containing urushiol
• Poison ivy and poison oak
• Fruits or vegetables, depending on a patient’s allergies
• Mango Peel
• Unroasted shells of Cashew nuts
• Ginkgo Biloba leaves
• Japanese lacquer trees

Other irritants causing contact dermatitis:

• Metals such as Nickel (found in many household appliances)
• Metals contained in some jewelry (gold)
• Cleaning detergents and soaps
• Cosmetics and fragrances
• Formaldehyde
• Latex or rubber based materials
• Some antibiotic medicines or creams
• Glues and adhesives
• Athletic equipment (goggles)
• Seawater