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Contact dermatitis could become a summer health concern

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and irritated skin. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema and is a chronic condition that causes recurring flare-ups, often affecting the face, hands, and creases of the elbows and knees. However, there are several other types, including:

  • Contact Dermatitis: Occurs when the skin comes into contact with an irritant or allergen, causing redness, itching, or inflammation.
  • Dyshidrotic Eczema: Causes small, intensely itchy blisters, typically on the hands, fingers, and feet.
  • Nummular Eczema: Characterized by round, coin-shaped patches of irritated skin that may itch, ooze, or become crusty.

Since early spring you’ve probably been out and about your yard cleaning out gardens and removing weeds and brush, but there are certain plants lying in wait to cause you problems. Dr. Stanley Glazer from New England Dermatology and Laser Center, is here to tell us about the risks of contact dermatitis.

An older man wearing glasses, a colorful bow tie, and a blue jacket speaks on a talk show set. The screen displays the topic “Contact Dermatitis” and a brief description of the condition. Decorative vases are in the background.

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