Published On: Jan 21, 2025
Last Updated On: Jan 22, 2025
Contact dermatitis is a type of eczema. Test your knowledge to see if you know these surprising facts about this complex condition:
Answer: A. Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis are the two main types of contact dermatitis.
Answer: D. All of the above are common symptoms of contact dermatitis.
Answer: C. Nickel is one of the most common metals known to trigger contact dermatitis in many people.
Answer: B. Patch tests are often used to help identify what allergen may be causing contact dermatitis.
Answer: B. Irritant contact dermatitis occurs after repeated exposure to an irritant.
Answer: C. Symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis typically appear 1–2 days after exposure to the allergen.
Answer: D. Friction and scrubbing can aggravate irritant contact dermatitis symptoms.
Answer: False, atopic dermatitis is the most common of the seven types of eczema, but contact dermatitis is also very common.
Answer: C. Avoiding known irritants or allergens is the best way to avoid contact dermatitis.
Answer: A. Hairdressers would be most likely to come in contact with chemicals or other irritants that could cause contact dermatitis.
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