What causes allergic contact dermatitis?
The most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in adults and children include the following: • soaps • drool • different foods • detergents • harsh baby lotions • perfumes Plants, as well as metals, cosmetics, and medications may also cause a contact dermatitis reaction: • poison ivy Poison ivy, which is part of a plant family that includes poison oak and sumac, is the most common cause of a contact dermatitis reaction. • metals Nearly 3,000 chemical agents are capable of causing allergic contact dermatitis. Nickel, chrome, and mercury are the most common metals that cause contact dermatitis: • Nickel is found in costume jewelry, belt buckles, and wristwatches, as well as zippers, snaps, and hooks on clothing. • Contact with objects that are chrome-plated, which contain nickel, will probably cause skin reactions in people sensitive to nickel. • Mercury, which is found in contact lens solutions, can cause problems for some sensitive individuals. • cosmetics Many types of cosmetic
