Contact Dermatitis and Its Homeopathic Management

Abstract

Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease. Contact dermatitis occur due to irritant like alkalies or acids and common allergens are metals(nickel), leather(chrome) Industrial chemicals, plastic(formaldehyde). Symptoms of contact dermatitis   are itching, dry skin, a red rash, blisters, bumps and swelling. Contact dermatitis isn't contagious or life-threatening, but it can be very uncomfortable skin disease.  Dermatitis occurs by contact with an external agent like metals, leather etc due to this direct irritant effect on the skin this is may be an irritant contact dermatitis or due to delayed, type IV hypersensitive reaction may be an allergic contact dermatitis. The majority of cases of contact dermatitis are self-limited and managed with simple supportive measures. But in chronic disorder of some patients can significantly affect the quality of life.