Question

Who might get contact dermatitis?

Answer 1

Irritant reactions can occur after a single exposure or after repeated exposures over time, whereas it takes multiple exposures to the same chemical to develop an allergy. People who work in certain professions have a higher risk of developing contact dermatitis. You might repeatedly encounter irritating chemicals or allergens in these professions:

• Construction workers.
• Florists.
• Food handlers.
• Hairstylists.
• Healthcare providers.
• Janitors and plumbers.
• Mechanics.
• Artists.