Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin from exposure to an irritant. The degree of inflammation is affected by the type of skin (pigmentation, dryness, hairiness), age, sex, season of the year, history of previous skin disease or allergies, and personal hygiene.

CAUSES OF DERMATITIS ARE CHEMICAL, MECHANICAL, PHYSICAL, OR BIOLOGICAL.

• Chemicals can produce reactions ranging from chemical burns to mild skin irritation.
• Mechanical causes of dermatitis include friction, pressure, and trauma resulting in abrasions, wounds, bruises, or foreign bodies (like glass fiber) getting into the skin.

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