Most cases of
contact dermatitis go away on their own once the substance is no longer in
contact with the skin. Here are some tips you can try at home: Avoid
scratching your irritated skin.
Scratching can
make the irritation
worse or even cause a skin infection that requires antibiotics.
Dermatitis is a general term that describes a skin irritation.
Dermatitis is a common condition that has many causes and occurs in many forms. It usually involves
itchy, dry skin or a rash on swollen, reddened skin. Or it may cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake off.