Clothing Dermatitis
Like shoes, clothing may produce irritant as well as allergic reactions. Again, sweating and friction play pivotal roles in the development of these rashes. Clothing dermatitis usually appears in sensitive areas that are subject to friction and sweating, such as the armpits, around the neck and waist, in the groin and behind the thighs and knees.
Among the agents that can produce clothing dermatitis are the following: wool, treated cotton (containing formaldehyde), clothing dyes, finishes, dry cleaning chemicals, rubber, elastic, metal snaps or zippers containing nickel, and leather.
Treatment for CLOTHING DERMATITIS
The treatment is essentially the same as for allergic contact dermatitis.
Prevention of CLOTHING DERMATITIS
The key to prevention of clothing dermatitis is the control of factors which produce friction or excessive sweating. Clothes should be loose-fitting and clean.
Among the agents that can produce clothing dermatitis are the following: wool, treated cotton (containing formaldehyde), clothing dyes, finishes, dry cleaning chemicals, rubber, elastic, metal snaps or zippers containing nickel, and leather.
Treatment for CLOTHING DERMATITIS
The treatment is essentially the same as for allergic contact dermatitis.
Prevention of CLOTHING DERMATITIS
The key to prevention of clothing dermatitis is the control of factors which produce friction or excessive sweating. Clothes should be loose-fitting and clean.
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