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Contact dermatitis is a red, itchy rash caused by a substance that comes into contact with your skin. The rash isn't contagious or life-threatening, but it can be very uncomfortable.

Contact dermatitis usually occurs on areas of your body that have been directly exposed to the substance — for example, along a calf that brushed against poison ivy or under a watchband that triggers an allergy. The reaction usually develops within minutes to hours of exposure to an irritating substance or allergen. The rash can last two to four weeks.

Signs and symptoms of contact dermatitis include:

  • Red rash or bumps
  • Itching, which may be severe
  • Dry, cracked, scaly skin, if your condition is chronic
  • Blisters, draining fluid and crusting, if your reaction is severe
  • Swelling, burning or tenderness


The severity of the rash depends on:

  • How long you're exposed
  • The strength of the substance that caused the rash
  • Environmental factors, such as temperature, airflow and sweating from wearing gloves
  • Your genetic makeup, which can affect how you respond to certain substances


Key treatments for contact dermatitis include:

  • Avoiding the irritant or allergen.
  • Applying prescription steroid creams
  • Applying medications to repair the skin
  • Using oral medications
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