Commercial cosmetics, detergents, soaps, hair care and household cleaning products contain many irritants that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Many commercial products contain offending substances that, once in contact with the skin, can cause contact dermatitis consisting of rash (reddening, crackling, blistering skin) often accompanied by pain, burning, and/or itching. Hair dyes and perms, cleansing materials, and cosmetics are common skin irritants.
Here's a guide to help you (and your dermatologist) identify the source of skin irritation and help prevent future flare-ups:
1. Identify the irritating substance. Did you try any new chemicals or product recently? Were you exposed to a new perfume or chemical fragrance? Did you engage in any new activity lately? When do your symptoms seem to occur? Does anyone else have the same symptoms?
2. Discontinue use of the irritating product.
3. Inform people you know who use the offending product. Be sure to tell anyone you are in contact with, on a regular basis, who wears irritation-causing perfume of any skin sensitivity or allergic reaction. If the irritant is laundry detergent, you may need to bring your own towels, sheets, and pillows.
4. Use only gentle, natural products, that are free of harsh, irritating chemicals.
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