Skin Diseases And other Flashcards
1
Q
What is contact dermatitis and what does it cause?
A
Contact dermatitis is a type of inflammation of the skin which results from exposure to allergens.
2
Q
What is photo toxic dermatitis?
A
Photo dermatitis is dermatitis which occurs when the allergen or irritant is activated by sunlight
3
Q
Which trades most commonly suffer from dermatitis?
And what causes it?
A
Engineering- cutting oils and Coolants
Construction- Epoxy Resins
This is due to the repetitive use of these irritants
